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Overview

Kiewit is seeking mid-career Building Structural Engineers to independently execute the analysis, design, and detailing of structural systems for mid- to large-scale vertical construction projects. The company emphasizes a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork, offering a rewarding environment for career growth.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced structural design and analysis of mid-sized and large projects with minimal supervision.
  • Apply a strong knowledge of building codes and structural behavior to perform advanced structural analysis.
  • Utilize an understanding of construction practices to establish design and/or repair scope recommendations for structures of various constructions.
  • Perform advanced structural calculations, modeling, and simulations to ensure designs meet regulatory standards and project specifications.
  • Evaluate design drawings and documentation such as quality control reviews for the assurance of sound and constructable designs.
  • Produce designs, plan production, building layout/profiles, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines and engineers to ensure cohesive and innovative design solutions.
  • Provide engineering services during construction in the form of reviewing submittals, requests for information (RFI’s) and field non-conformance reports (NCR’s).
  • Conduct site visits and inspections and propose solutions to structural challenges in consultation with a senior structural engineer.
  • Act as a mentor to junior engineers while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Willing to travel, as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program is required.
  • 3+ years Structural Engineering experience in design and analysis, and/or project engineering in facilities/buildings/structures.
  • Strong structural analysis skills including wind and seismic design of building superstructures.
  • Broad background with various building system types including steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing and building envelopes.
  • Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.)
  • Experience with Design/Build, EPC or other alternative delivery projects desired.
  • Well versed in the use of structural analysis tools, such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM Structural System, SAFE or RISA.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Positions can be based out of Woodcliff Lake NJ, Manhattan NY or Lone Tree Colorado offices.
  • Occasional travel to other Kiewit offices and project sites may be required.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $47/hr, this posting sits about 42% above the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey — toward the top of a $27–$40/hr middle band drawn from 101 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 87% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 174 other active welding openings from 129 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

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