Structural Engineer - Industrial/Energy

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

5d • $100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking a Structural Engineer to perform structural design for industrial projects and grow toward a Lead-level role, including leading engineers and managing projects. The role combines technical design expertise with collaboration across disciplines, design and construction teams, and project stakeholders. The engineer will guide structural work from concept through construction, with a focus on safe, efficient, and buildable foundations, steel systems, and structural components. Projects are primarily fast-paced design-build and EPC work across North America, in markets including food and beverage, mineral processing, renewable fuels, pulp and paper, steel and aluminum, industrial buildings, transportation facilities, federal and nuclear buildings, water, and utilities.

The position may be based in the Kansas City, Kansas; Lone Tree, Colorado; Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey; Manhattan, New York; or Minneapolis, Minnesota office. Kiewit Engineering Group is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm with more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals. The company describes itself as employee-owned and highlights health benefits, time off, flexible work options, a 401(k) plan, and career growth opportunities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited structural, civil, or architectural engineering program, at least three years of relevant structural engineering and design experience, and a PE license, progress toward one, or willingness to obtain one within 18 months or when eligible. The engineer will develop designs and calculations for steel and concrete structures and use BIM and other engineering software to produce coordinated, constructible documentation. Regular attendance, safe and effective work, meeting deadlines, and working overtime and weekends as required are expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in structural, civil, or architectural engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university program.
• At least 3 years of structural engineering and design experience in both concrete and steel structures and structural systems, such as frames, foundations, trusses, and shear walls.
• At least 3 years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, water/wastewater, or building markets, such as aviation, transit, hospitals, or municipal facilities.
• PE license, in the process of obtaining a PE, or willingness to obtain one within 18 months or when eligible.
• Experience developing structural specifications and structural load calculations; understanding of ASCE 7, IBC, ACI 318, and AISC 360; and experience performing wind and seismic analysis.
• Experience assisting designers with detailed structural drawings and ideally designing for construction.
• Experience with at least one or more of the following: CSi SAP2000, SAFE, or the RISA Suite.
• Knowledge and experience with BIM software, AutoCAD, and Navisworks; 3D modeling experience is required.
• Skill with the MS Office Suite, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer operations.
• Ability to represent Kiewit Industrial Engineering professionally to owners, contractors, vendors, and other external contacts.
• Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work productively, meet deadlines, follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and communicate effectively in individual and team settings.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and work overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• Some master’s coursework.
• Experience with both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• EPC and/or design-build experience.
• Experience with modular structural design.
• Experience with design through construction administration.
• Revit experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural design for moderate to large industrial projects, including research, system selection, detailed analysis, load calculations, and preparation of engineering drawings.
• Design steel and concrete structures and systems, including rebar, modular and stick-built structures, prestressed and cast-in-place concrete, foundations, columns, beams, stairs, connections, steel supports, anchor-bolt details, piping, and pipe racks.
• Apply and uphold department and industry standards while overseeing structural calculations, drawings, and specifications for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Use BIM to develop plans, models, drawings, and detailed structural documentation that support coordination and constructability.
• Integrate EPC and contractual requirements, including customer RFPs, professional service agreements, and project-specific obligations, into the structural design approach.
• Coordinate with cross-discipline engineering teams, construction personnel, vendors, fabricators, owners, and other project partners to resolve structural issues and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and recommend improvements to department standards, workflows, and processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Represent Kiewit Industrial Engineering professionally to owners, contractors, vendors, and other external contacts.
• Work safely and effectively, meet deadlines, communicate professionally, and work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible work options.
• 401(k) plan.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level