Sr. Structural Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit•Richmond, VA

5d•$138,000 - $145,000

About The Position

As a Structural Design Engineer, you will be part of a growing team supporting all aspects of the construction process. The role performs innovative design engineering by brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing structural calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, and mitigating risk to keep construction crews safe. Kiewit Power Engineers delivers expertise across power generation markets, including fossil fuels, renewables, energy storage, carbon management, geothermal, and hydrogen. The team partners with construction teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative solutions that meet client expectations. The position may be based in Lenexa, Kansas; Houston, Texas; Raleigh, North Carolina; or Phoenix/Tempe, Arizona. For roles in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Detroit, Michigan; or Richmond, Virginia, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid or in-office arrangement once the new office is established.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
10–20 years of relevant experience in the industrial or power generation industry.
Act independently to determine methods and processes for assignments.
Train and lead engineering teams as needed.
Lead teams working on highly complex assignments.
Represent the discipline and coordinate work with the project team.
Adjust to varying work demands and perform effectively.
Develop and present well-constructed written and verbal presentations; convey ideas clearly and gain understanding.
Communicate effectively across all departments.
Collaborate across departments and with field teams to solve problems.
Initiate meetings with the team, other disciplines, or internal customers to clarify work.
Support project teams and departments positively and productively, collaborating to achieve shared goals.
Serve as a technical resource to engineers, designers, and other departments.
Look for process improvements for customers and recommend improvements.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance.
Work productively and meet deadlines.
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines; work overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

Develop and check the work of less experienced engineers as they solve design issues.
Identify alternate solutions that support quality and cost effectiveness.
Generate solution strategies that enable others to contribute to the solution.
Work effectively with other groups to resolve complex issues.
Review and correct engineering and design documents prepared by engineers and designers as needed.
Resolve technically complex issues.
Develop mid- to major-sized projects or proposals without supervision.
Lead others in meeting project objectives consistent with organizational objectives.
Consider multiple solutions and make decisions based on data analysis.
Manage several assignments simultaneously.
Create innovative working methods to generate new ideas.
Use resources to identify new and cost-effective solutions.
Serve as a resource to less experienced engineers.
Review the application of standards for correct interpretation.
Lead others in interpreting and applying codes and standards.
Lead teams in identifying scope changes during large-sized projects.
Produce design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.
Recognize and respond to customer needs.
Perform and lead quality checks of design and engineering for major-sized projects to ensure accuracy.
Plan work independently and consult others on technical details.