Requisition ID: 180408
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Nuclear
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewKiewit Nuclear Solution is looking to hiring a professional Senior Structural Engineer with dedication to renewable energy to join our growing team.
Location- Lenexa, KS
- Oak Ridge, TN.
- Reston, VA
- Houston, TX.
- Other locations may be considered.
- Remote/hybrid may be considered under approved circumstances.
Responsibilities- Perform as individual contributor with minimum guidance from the project engineering manager and department manager.
- Lead teams of intermediate and early career engineers as needed.
- Provide mentorship and training on the job to early career engineers.
- Perform static and dynamic analyses utilizing software tools such ANSYS APDL, SAP2000, GT STRUDL, STAAD Pro, LS-Dyna or similar.
- Design buildings and building foundations, equipment platforms and foundations, pipe racks, and miscellaneous concrete and steel structures.
- Prepare quantities, cost estimates, and other supporting documentation for projects
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and regulatory endorsed industry codes and standards for all deliverables.
- Follow and ensure compliance with Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Quality Assurance.
- Support estimates, FEED, Detailed engineering, procurement and construction support activities.
- Prepare project design criteria, design calculations, and technical specification documents.
- Support structural department tools and workflows initiatives.
- Support projects delivery within specified project budget and schedule.
- Interface with designers and review drawings prior to sealing them.
- Interface with other disciplines and stakeholders and ensure multi-disciplinary review of all related engineering documentation.
- Provide guidance to Junior staff to develop engineering documentation.
- Comply with engineering and project change management requirements.
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Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (Master's is an asset).
- PE registration in at least one state.
- 12-15 years of structural engineering design experience in the nuclear, conventional power or industrial building sectors.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in nuclear sector i desired.
- Deep knowledge of mechanics of materials, structural behavior and finite element method applications.
- Expert in using software tools such ANSYS APDL, SAP2000, GT STRUDL, STAAD Pro, LS-Dyna or similar.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with North American design codes including IBC, ASCE7, ASCE 4, ASCE 43, ACI 318, ACI 349, AISC360, AISC N690.
- Familiarity with US NRC regulations and DOE requirements.
- Seismic design and analysis (e.g.: equivalent static, and response spectrum) experience is a must.
- Knowledge and experience of ASME BPVC Section III is an asset.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed (
- 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 core hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Work paid overtime as required.
Working ConditionsOther 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.
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FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation: $138,000/yr - $145,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 05/20/2026 - 08/16/2026
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.
