Requisition ID: 182169
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewIf you are viewing this position on other websites, including Linkedin, we recommend you apply to the role via at our website at www.kiewitjobs.com.
You'll work across all phases of design - from early feasibility and architecture development through detailed engineering, construction support, commissioning, and turnover. Our projects span
Data Centers, Water/Wastewater Treatment, Mineral Processing, Industrial Energy, Renewable Fuels, Specialty Chemical, and Advanced Manufacturing. If you want variety, technical challenge, and career acceleration, this is the place.
District OverviewKiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.
Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.
LocationThis position is based out of Lenexa, Kansas, Omaha Nebraska, or Lone Tree, Colorado office and we offer relocation assistance to Lenexa, Kansas only. Some consideration may be made for other office locations in the US, near other major Kiewit offices.
ResponsibilitiesLead Engineering & Design- Perform engineering studies, feasibility analyses, and cost evaluations to guide client decisions.
- Lead project discipline team, ensuring technical excellence and on-schedule delivery.
- Apply ISA, NFPA, NEC, API, ASME, and other relevant codes to produce compliant, constructible designs.
Drive Technical Execution- Administer and evaluate instrumentation and control equipment contracts, including DCS and PLC control systems.
- Review OEM vendor packages for technical compliance and integration requirements.
- Develop and manage I&C deliverables: Instrument Lists, Data Sheets, I/O Lists, Loop Drawings, Network Architecture, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and Control Narratives.
- Review and manage I&C portions of P&IDs.
- Apply a strong understanding of process and mechanical systems to effectively design and integrate I&C systems.
- Ensure cybersecure network design by applying appropriate segmentation, access control, and secure communication practices for OT systems.
Support Construction & Commissioning- Respond to RFIs and field questions related to instrumentation, controls, operations, and startup.
- Integrate with the startup and commissioning team to conduct field testing, troubleshooting, and turnover activities (up to 20% field travel).
- Identify design constraints, propose solutions, and drive cost-effective engineering decisions.
Collaborate & Innovate- Work closely with process, mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and architectural teams.
- Apply a strong understanding of process and mechanical systems to effectively design and integrate I&C systems.
- Mentor designers and junior engineers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence.
- Lead quality checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and constructability of design packages.
QualificationsRequired Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, or related engineering discipline.
- 7+ years in industrial I&C design using U.S. codes and standards with experience leading I&C design projects/teams.
- Development of I&C deliverables such as instrument lists, I/O lists, data sheets, loop drawings, control narratives, cause and effect diagrams, network architecture, and installation details.
Preferred Experience
- EPC project support through design, construction, startup, and commissioning.
- DCS and PLC control system design, programming, configuration, or integration.
- OT network architecture, including industrial Ethernet, network segmentation, switch configuration, and cybersecure design practices.
- Data center or EPMS background, including power monitoring, metering, and SCADA or facility monitoring integration.
- I&C startup / commissioning field experience is highly desirable.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
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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: $130,000 - $170,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)This posting will be active from: 10/06/2026 - 12/29/2026
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.
