Project Engineer / Operations Manager - Mechanical Specialty Services (Testing & Torquing)

Requisition ID: 181489


Job Level: Senior Level


Home District/Group: Kiewit Quality


Department: Quality


Market: Transportation


Employment Type: Full Time


Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a Project Engineer / Operations Manager to support our growing Mechanical Specialty Services group. This team provides technical expertise, engineering support, specialized equipment, and self-perform services for critical mechanical activities including pressure testing, bolting/torquing, tensioning, and related specialty work across projects.


This is a unique hybrid role that combines engineering, operations, technical support, and field engagement. You'll serve as one of the company's subject matter experts for mechanical specialty services while helping expand an internal self-perform organization that supports projects throughout North America.


This position is primarily based in the Houston/Freeport area and requires periodic travel to project sites to provide technical support, training, and operational oversight.


District Overview

Kiewit's Quality Group is a shared service that maintains and executes quality standards on projects across the company. Our principal quality objectives are to meet or exceed clients' expectations and to eliminate rework by performing our work "right the first time." We monitor our performance against these objectives and require continual improvement.

Location

This position will be based out of the Houston / Freeport Yard area.


Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise for mechanical specialty services, including pressure testing, hydraulic bolting/torquing, tensioning, and related field operations.


Serve as a technical resource for engineering, operations, estimating, and project teams regarding applicable codes, testing procedures, and industry best practices.


Support development and execution of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including pneumatic and hydrostatic testing procedures.


Assist project teams with planning, estimating, equipment selection, and execution strategies for specialty mechanical work.


Support Kiewit's internal self-perform specialty services program by expanding capabilities previously subcontracted to outside vendors.


Coordinate specialized equipment utilized on projects, including hydraulic tooling, pressure testing equipment, and capital assets managed through Kiewit's internal equipment system.


Travel to project sites (approximately two trips per month) to provide technical support, training, and operational guidance.


Develop and deliver training for field personnel performing specialty mechanical work.


Partner with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Equipment teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution.


Help establish best practices and continuously improve mechanical specialty service capabilities across the organization.


Qualifications

Required


Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.


Experience with pressure testing, bolting/torquing, hydraulic tensioning, or related mechanical specialty services.


Background in piping, mechanical construction, maintenance, or refinery/industrial facilities.


Strong understanding of applicable industry codes and mechanical testing requirements.


Experience supporting field operations on industrial or EPC projects.


Ability to travel to project sites approximately every other week.


Preferred


PCC-2 (ASME Post Construction Committee) training or certification.


Experience developing testing procedures or engineering work packages.


Knowledge of hydraulic tooling and specialty mechanical equipment.


Experience supporting estimating or constructability reviews.


Experience working in refinery, petrochemical, LNG, power, or heavy industrial environments.


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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.


We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.