Kiewit Corporation

Building MEP Engineer

Kiewit Corporation$100K — $160K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience in Building design.
  • PE license is a plus, required for senior roles.
  • Experience with HVAC and plumbing systems including chilled water and gas piping.
  • Familiarity with building modeling software such as Trane Trace 700 or Carrier HAP.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and design documentation tools.

Responsibilities

  • Design mechanical systems for various building types including HVAC, plumbing, and ventilation.
  • Develop cost-effective designs meeting reliability and safety standards.
  • Create construction documents and specifications for building systems.
  • Perform system sizing calculations and select appropriate equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards such as ASHRAE and NFPA.
  • Coordinate with design teams and conduct quality checks on deliverables.
  • Support construction teams by addressing RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.

Benefits

  • Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 181118

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

If you are reviewing this job via other websites, we recommend you apply directly through our website and complete the online application at www.kiewitjobs.com.

We are seeking a several Building MEP engineers to perform design engineering for a variety of industrial buildings/facilities across multiple market sectors, due to growth in our Industrial and Transportation sectors. These positions are ideal for an experienced design engineer with a strong background in HVAC, piping, ventilation and plumbing systems, particularly in high-reliability, mission-critical environments that is interested in working on fast paced EPC projects with diverse engineering and construction teams. Building types include administration/office buildings, nuclear buildings, data centers/server rooms, battery storage, warehouses, distribution facilities, wastewater and water treatment facilities, hospitals, federal buildings, industrial process buildings, and transportation facilities such as bus/train stations and rail and maintenance facilities. We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills, leadership experience, strong MEP design skills and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals. You will be designing and managing fast-paced MEP designs for a diverse portfolio of projects, including coordination and collaboration with in-house project engineers and contractors to successfully execute building estimates, conceptual designs, and construction documents and administration.

Location

For mid career and Senior, this role can be based in any of the following offices: Lenexa Kansas office, Houston Texas office, or Lone Tree Colorado.

We will consider individuals with 12+ years experience, in Building MEP, for one or more of our market sectors for our Manhattan NY, Woodcliff Lake NJ, and Dallas/Fortworth locations that have experience leading projects and teams, with PE licensure. We offer relocation assistance to the Lenexa/Kansas City area (our Industrial headquarters) only.

Responsibilities

  • Design and layout of mechanical systems/equipment for different types of buildings, including HVAC systems, mechanical rooms, equipment pads, filtration, ductwork, ventilation systems. Deliverables will include load calculations, sizing of equipment, review of specifications, building floor plans and details, equipment schedules, temp controls, ventilation calculations, duct work, air handling and pipe sizing. Will review/approve 3D models, and support the procurement process, with development of bid packages, and vendor review/selection.
  • Develop cost-effective mechanical designs that meet stringent reliability and safety standards.
  • Create construction documents, drawings, and specifications for HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems.
  • Perform system sizing calculations and equipment selection, including chilled water, hydronic heating, steam, and air-side systems.
  • Apply industry codes and standards including ASHRAE, NFPA, NRC, and DOE regulations.
  • Coordinate with other design disciplines in a collaborative team environment.
  • Conduct quality checks to ensure deliverables meet contract and project requirements.
  • Support construction teams by responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and assisting with project completion and turnover.
  • Participate in site visits to review installations and develop punch lists.
  • Mentor junior engineers and lead support engineers in completing design work.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience in Building design, performing design functions as outlined above.
  • PE license is a plus. (For individuals looking for more Sr/Lead MEP roles, must have licensure).
  • Experience with HVAC systems including chilled water, dehumidification, hydronic heating, steam, and gas piping.
  • Proficient in HVAC load modeling, psychrometric analysis, ductwork and pipe sizing.
  • Familiarity with building modeling software such as Trane Trace 700 or Carrier HAP.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems in high-reliability environments (e.g., N+1, 2N redundancy, cleanroom standards, radiation shielding).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and design documentation tools.
  • Skilled in reading and developing design drawings and writing specifications.
  • Familiar with ASHRAE Standards and applicable mechanical/plumbing codes.
  • High degree of self-motivation and ability to lead and inspire others.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience and Interest in leading projects and teams, highly desired.#LI-JB1
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Other Requirements:
• 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 operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $100,000/yr - $160,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 06/12/2026 - 08/04/2026

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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