Structural Designer-Lenexa-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Position Overview Does the chance to change a skyline excite you? Do you consider yourself a high‑performer? Creative? Committed to high‑quality work? Is adventure your middle name? If so, you may have a future in design engineering at Kiewit! We’re known for creating innovative, world‑class building projects throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico — many are once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. How do we do it? We hire only the best and we employ them to do career‑defining work that changes the landscape in communities around the world. You bring your talent, skills, and drive to succeed. We’ll provide the training, on‑the‑job experience and responsibility from day one that will shape your professional growth. Let’s go! District Overview Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full‑service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear‑related market from carbon‑free, small modular reactors to DOE science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. We integrate with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence, delivering solutions that achieve client expectations. Location This position may be located in a KNS regional office (Lenexa, Oak Ridge, Aiken, Idaho Falls, Houston). Responsibilities Utilize 3D design software such as SmartPlant 3D, Bentley OpenPlant, AutoCAD Plant 3D (or other 3D design software) to create 3D equipment models based on equipment drawings and provide technical guidance to lower‑level designers/drafters to ensure work is completed accurately and to our standards. Design piping systems and generate isometric drawings for systems typical industrial facilities and power generation facilities, but not limited to, process steam, process water, drains, and general plant/facility water, compressed air, and gas systems, condensate, blowdown, circulating water, cooling and chilled water, and underground piping utilities. Perform early project design work related to facility layout and equipment general arrangement. Develop, monitor and check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards. Navigate 3D models and check for interferences and constructability. Support the construction team including representing the design team on‑site, answering RFI’s, providing creative design solutions, etc. Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project or department development. Coordinate with other design partners (both internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers assigned to the project or task and review work progress and results. Develop schedules, work assignments, staffing requirements and support detailed estimates to ensure successful project completion. Report task progress to Lead Designer. Qualifications Bachelor’s or associate degree in computer Aided Design and Drafting Technology, Engineering or related field. Applicable field experience is acceptable. Experience with design software such as SmartPlant 3D (or similar plant design 3D software) and Microstation and AutoCAD is desired. A minimum of 0‑5 years of 3D modeling/detailed design experience; experience validating and coordinating with other disciplines for compliance with layouts is preferred. Experience in Nuclear, Industrial, Power, Oil and gas, performing balance of plant type of design (piping, pumps, valves, heating, cooling systems) is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills. DOE and Commercial Nuclear experience preferred but not required. Must be able to pass a background check. Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident. Working Conditions 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. FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary. Base Compensation: $63,000/yr – $66,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Company: Kiewit #J-18808-Ljbffr Kiewit