Tunnel Ventilation Engineer- Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit • Raleigh, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) is hiring an entry-level Tunnel Ventilation Engineer for its Rail Transit Systems Group, based in the Raleigh, North Carolina office. The role supports senior and intermediate engineers in developing ventilation concepts and strategies using one-dimensional (1D) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation tools, determining tenability and life-safety requirements, and designing associated systems. Training and learning are central to the position, with the goal of building experience and enabling the engineer to perform tasks independently.

The engineer supports analysis and design of ventilation, fire, and life-safety systems for transit and highway tunnels, industrial, commercial, and process facilities across North America. The role contributes to semi-complex and complex projects and works with multidisciplinary teams within Kiewit’s Infrastructure Design Department. Assignments may cover tunnels, transportation centers, transit maintenance facilities, parking structures, pump stations, bridges, airports, and oil and gas process facilities. The position may also support design and construction activities, commissioning, and business development and proposal efforts.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar field, an understanding of fluid flow and thermodynamics, and FE credentials with progress toward PE status. Knowledge of current tunnel ventilation and fire-safety regulations is beneficial but not essential.

Requirements

• FE credentials and progress toward PE status.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar field.
• Understanding of fluid flow and thermodynamics.
• Experience preparing reports.
• Ability to solve complex problems and work with senior engineers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to support project teams and departments positively and productively and work collaboratively toward common goals.
• Ability to serve as a support resource to engineers, designers, and other departments.
• Regular, reliable attendance; productive work and timely completion of deadlines; effective and professional communication and interaction; ability to follow oral and written instructions and safety policies; and ability to work safely and effectively.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and organize and complete work within deadlines; overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Ability to work at various locations and in varying conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of current regulatory requirements for tunnel ventilation and fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Aid in developing strategies and performing analyses and design related to tunnel ventilation, fire, and life-safety services.
• Help prepare design criteria documents, technical reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations and loss calculations; design and lay out fan rooms and mechanical rooms for tunnel and transit ventilation systems; and develop mode-of-operation tables.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams and on work packages.
• Provide supervised support during design and construction activities.
• Support business development and proposal efforts as required.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and designs within the employee’s area of expertise.
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.
• Use expertise in completing the discipline component of PS&E packages.
• Assist in commissioning fire-protection and life-safety systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
• Prepare technical reports and document activities for clients.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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