Kiewit

Overview

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Structural Designer to join their team, focusing on establishing and improving design standards and tools while contributing to project success. The ideal candidate will possess a technical school degree in Computer Aided Design and have significant structural design experience, preferably with Tekla.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Completion of a vocational training program in Computer Aided Design.
• 10+ years of structural design experience using Tekla.
• Ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Leadership skills to monitor peers, especially those with less experience in drafting and design.
• Basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in written form.
• Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs.
• Ability to represent Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. professionally.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• This position can be based in Lenexa, KS; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; or Phoenix/Tempe, AZ.
• For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in-office arrangement once the new office is established.