Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Facilities

Kiewit•Arvada, CO

59d•$125,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Kiewit is hiring Senior Mechanical Engineers to support project growth in its Industrial and Water Engineering Group. The role focuses on designing mechanical systems for complex industrial facilities in fast-paced design-build and EPC environments, with close collaboration with construction teams to develop safe, constructible, cost-effective solutions. Engineers may work on utility systems, process equipment, and heavy industrial infrastructure across markets including consumer products, heavy manufacturing, industrial buildings, pulp and paper, mineral processing, renewable natural gas, and industrial water and utilities. The position can be based near Kiewit's design locations in Lone Tree, Colorado; Lenexa, Kansas; or Houston, Texas. Some consideration may be given to fully remote candidates who meet and exceed the requirements. Relocation assistance is offered to the district office in Lenexa, Kansas. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and oversight for mechanical design, calculations, equipment specifications, project coordination, and construction support. Relevant systems and facilities include biogas, bulk solids handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipelines, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, process piping, conveying and dust collection systems, plant utilities, compressed air, steam, gas, and industrial cooling systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent engineering program from an ABET-accredited four-year university.
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification.
At least 10 years of industry-related engineering experience performing the described functions for industrial facilities.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work during normal operating hours, meet deadlines, and work overtime and weekends as required.
Regular, reliable attendance; effective and professional communication; ability to work safely and follow instructions and policies.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or willingness to obtain one.
Mechanical design experience for data centers or experience with cooling distribution units (CDUs), computer room air handling units (CRAHs), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling in industrial facilities.
Experience with alternative project delivery, including Design/Build and EPC projects.
Experience leading engineering and design teams and projects as a lead or senior engineer.
Experience using AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, or equivalent hydraulic simulation software.

Responsibilities

Design, coordinate, and oversee mechanical systems for industrial facilities, including calculations for pressurized and gravity-driven systems, line sizing, material selection, and application of code requirements.
Manage project design calculations and equipment specifications for systems and equipment such as conveyors, dust collection equipment, bins, tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, and other process equipment.
Coordinate and communicate mechanical design activities within multidisciplinary teams, including overseeing third-party engineering.
Review contracts, customer requests for proposals, professional service agreements, and other contractual documents and incorporate their requirements into the design.
Coordinate projects with design managers and project managers to meet budgets and schedules for mechanical discipline work.
Manage internal and external design partners, construction partners, equipment suppliers, engineers, and designers; review progress and results.
Perform detailed technical bid analyses for industrial equipment.
Generate and check design deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, process simulations, datasheets, and vendor shop drawings, in accordance with codes, standards, contractual requirements, and company standards.
Support construction teams, including representing the design team on-site, answering RFIs, and providing design solutions.
Develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements for project completion.
Perform early-stage design work, including conceptual studies, process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, preliminary equipment sizing and selection, and facility layouts.
Train, mentor, and advise peers and support staff on industry standards and best practices.