Structural Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit•Lenexa, KS

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Designer applies engineering drafting principles and procedures to perform basic engineering drafting work. The role develops drawings and models using information provided by engineers and designers, under close guidance and direction. It coordinates with other design group members to review and exchange project information needed for design and development, performs assigned project design functions, and follows the Operations Quality Assurance Manual, Operations Drafting/Design Standards Manual, and department quality standards and procedures. The position is based in Kiewit Power Engineering’s Lenexa, Kansas office. It may also support projects in the field, including measurements, assistance with structural drawing reviews, construction coordination, research of engineering and vendor documents and O&M manuals, coordination with office staff, and responses to contractor RFIs. Work may occur at different locations and conditions may vary.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Computer Aided Design & Drafting Technology or a related field.
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with team members and other disciplines, verbally and in writing.
Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to interpret multidisciplinary engineering and vendor documents.
Ability to represent Kiewit Engineering and Design professionally to owners, contractors, vendors, and other external contacts.
Capability with a computer-aided drafting program such as Revit, AutoCAD, GeoPak, or NavisWorks, and basic knowledge of current computer operating systems.
Ability to communicate through email and use electronic meeting requests, with working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and, as required, overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

Report project progress and issues to the Lead Designer as required, and inform the Manager and/or Lead Designer of project decisions that differ from Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. standards.
Learn applicable national and local engineering codes.
Participate in meetings as required, including weekly project meetings.
Assist project team members with job-related activities.
Check designs for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance requirements before submitting them for checking.
Develop 3D models using drawings, sketches, and design skills.
Develop the ability to check and navigate 3D models for interferences and constructability.
Create plan drawings and details, plot plans, and general arrangement drawings.
File master sets, originals, and superseded drawings in a timely manner as required.
Complete as-builts using RFIs, ECNs, and construction red-marked drawings to develop conformed-to-construction records as required.
Complete miscellaneous tasks that support project development.
Create guidelines, checklists, or other applicable knowledge-based documents as assigned.
Provide project lessons learned through the Lessons Learned Database.
Gather information needed to develop drawings.
Resolve checked drawings and understand the comments made.
When serving as a field designer, perform field measurements; assist construction personnel with structural drawing reviews and field construction; research Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. drawings and other information, vendor drawings, and O&M manuals; coordinate with office staff; and respond to contractor RFIs.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance; work productively and meet deadlines; communicate and interact professionally; work safely and follow instructions; and work overtime and weekends as required.