Mid-Level Structural Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

12d • $77,000 - $118,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Structural Designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will grow with the team by helping to establish, maintain, and improve standards and tools while contributing to project success. This role requires a minimum of a 2-year technical school degree in Computer Aided Design with a focus on BIM (Building Information Modeling) preferred, and a minimum of 5 years of structural design experience, preferably using Tekla. Candidates should have a good understanding of design modeling, design document creation, and data exchange using BIM software. The role involves being a learning resource for less experienced designers and engineers and working closely with Structural Design Engineers.

Requirements

• Completion of a vocational training program in Computer Aided Design and 10+ years of structural design experience using Tekla.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Displays leadership and confidence to monitor peers, especially those with less experience in drafting and design.
• Must have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.
• Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, database, word processing programs.
• Must be able to represent Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. organization.

Nice To Haves

• 2-year technical school degree in Computer Aided Design with a focus on BIM (Building Information Modeling) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of structural design experience, preferably using Tekla
• Good understanding of design modeling, design document creation, and data exchange using BIM software (Tekla experience preferred but training is available in-house)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development.
• Checks design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Reports task progress to Lead Designer.
• Gathers required information and collaborate with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.
• Leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details.
• Assist in the development of department standards and tools.
• Mentors other team members in design and modeling techniques.
• Resolve design issues effectively with input from responsible engineer.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree