Kiewit Corporation

Senior Structural Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit Corporation$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-year technical school degree in Computer Aided Design is required, BIM focus preferred.
  • 5+ years of structural design experience, preferably using Tekla.
  • Ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills for inexperienced team members.
  • Proficient in basic computer operating systems and design software tools.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • Knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with design team to exchange and review project information.
  • Check design for safety, consistency, and maintenance requirements.
  • Report task progress to the Lead Designer.
  • Gather information and collaborate on BIM models for foundations and steel structures.
  • Utilize Building Information Modeling to create detailed plans and drawings.
  • Assist in developing department standards and tools.
  • Mentor less experienced designers in techniques and processes.
  • Resolve design issues with input from responsible engineers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive 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 policies.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 180487

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Power Engineering Group is seeking several Mid to Senior level Structural Designers to join our growing team!
In this role, the Structural Designers should have a good understanding of design modeling, design drawing/document creation, and data exchange using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Candidates are expected to have experience in foundation and steel design.
The ideal candidates will grow with the team by helping to establish, maintain, and improve standards and tools while contributing to project success.
Depending on experience, the position may be at a Mid-Level or Senior level. Candidates are expected to be a technical resource for less experienced designers and engineers. Candidates must be comfortable working closely with Structural Design Engineers and other discipline team members to drive coordination and collaboration.

Location

This position can be based in any of the following office locations: 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.

Responsibilities

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


Qualifications

  • Completion of a vocational training program in Computer Aided Design and 15+ years of structural design experience using Tekla.
  • Demonstrates ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
  • Displays leadership and confidence to monitor peers, especially those with less experience in drafting and design.
  • Must have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.
  • Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, database, word processing programs.
  • Must be able to represent Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. organization.


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Working Conditions

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.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.


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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