Structural Designer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Requisition ID: 179641

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. We are seeking experienced Structural Design support to join our team. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions.

The Structural Estimator is responsible for material takeoffs, cost analysis, preparation, and presentation of discipline estimates to leadership and stakeholders for large and complex projects. The position also involves the maintenance of historical databases while assisting in the development of department procedures. The targeted markets include but are not limited to Nuclear, DOE, and DOD contracts.

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 Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

On our team, working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location

The position is located in Lenexa, KS. Other locations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develops high quality CAD designs and drawings for estimates and projects based on engineering information as well as experience

• Coordinate with other estimating and 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 Estimate or Project Lead.

• 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.

• Aid 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.

• Relies on experience to develop preliminary concrete and steel models for estimating purposes

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational training program in Computer Aided Design and 5+ years of structural design experience using Tekla or Revit.

• 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.

• Proficient in Navisworks software for design and review clash detection, and basic computing programs including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• DOE and Commercial Nuclear experience preferred but not required.

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permeant Resident.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• 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.

• Seeks feedback and uses it effectively.

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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.

• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $133,000/yr - $139,000/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, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit