Kiewit

Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America, specializing in nuclear-related markets. They are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer dedicated to renewable energy to join their growing team, focusing on delivering safe and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform as individual contributor with minimum guidance from the project engineering manager and department manager.
• Lead teams of intermediate and early career engineers as needed.
• Provide mentorship and training on the job to early career engineers.
• Perform static and dynamic analyses utilizing software tools such as ANSYS APDL, SAP2000, GT STRUDL, STAAD Pro, LS-Dyna or similar.
• Design buildings and building foundations, equipment platforms and foundations, pipe racks, and miscellaneous concrete and steel structures.
• Prepare quantities, cost estimates, and other supporting documentation for projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and regulatory endorsed industry codes and standards for all deliverables.
• Follow and ensure compliance with Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Quality Assurance.
• Support estimates, FEED, Detailed engineering, procurement and construction support activities.
• Prepare project design criteria, design calculations, and technical specification documents.
• Support structural department tools and workflows initiatives.
• Support projects delivery within specified project budget and schedule.
• Interface with designers and review drawings prior to sealing them.
• Interface with other disciplines and stakeholders and ensure multi-disciplinary review of all related engineering documentation.
• Provide guidance to Junior staff to develop engineering documentation.
• Comply with engineering and project change management requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (Master’s is an asset).
• PE registration in at least one state.
• 12-15 years of structural engineering design experience in the nuclear, conventional power or industrial building sectors.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in nuclear sector is desired.
• Deep knowledge of mechanics of materials, structural behavior and finite element method applications.
• Expert in using software tools such as ANSYS APDL, SAP2000, GT STRUDL, STAAD Pro, LS-Dyna or similar.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with North American design codes including IBC, ASCE7, ASCE 4, ASCE 43, ACI 318, ACI 349, AISC360, AISC N690.
• Familiarity with US NRC regulations and DOE requirements.
• Seismic design and analysis experience is a must.
• Knowledge and experience of ASME BPVC Section III is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed (<25%) for business and training teams.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• 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 core hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work paid overtime as required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Location options include Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, Knoxville, TN, Itasca, IL, with remote/hybrid options considered under approved circumstances.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.