Kiewit

Overview

As a Structural Engineer with Kiewit Nuclear Solutions, you’ll design and analyze critical steel and concrete structures for complex nuclear, power, and industrial projects. This role offers the chance to strengthen your technical expertise and contribute throughout the project lifecycle while collaborating with experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute complex structural engineering tasks with minimal supervision.
• Apply advanced static and dynamic structural analysis techniques using software such as ANSYS APDL, SAP2000, GT STRUDL, STAAD.Pro, and LS-DYNA.
• Design and develop comprehensive structural solutions for buildings, foundations, and a range of concrete and steel structures.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and relevant technical documentation.
• Ensure all deliverables adhere to applicable regulatory and industry standards.
• Contribute to estimates, front-end engineering design, detailed engineering, procurement, and construction support activities.
• Continuously improve departmental engineering tools, workflows, and processes.
• Manage project schedules and budgets by delivering engineering results that align with requirements.
• Review and validate design drawings and documentation prepared by junior staff.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary reviews and engage with various stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in their professional development.
• Adhere to project and engineering change management procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state is mandatory.
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of progressive structural engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience or familiarity with nuclear industry standards is strongly preferred.
• Competency in structural design, analysis, and field engineering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of North American design codes and standards.
• Strong expertise in seismic design and analysis methods.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Location options include Knoxville, TN, Houston, TX, and Lenexa, KS.
• Flexibility to accommodate business and project needs, including travel up to 25% of the time.