KIWE - Building Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Buildings Group

Full-time - Mid Level

Lenexa, KS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide design for a variety of buildings across multiple market sectors. This position is located in Lone Tree, CO, with the opportunity for flexible work. This position is for an experienced design engineer with a background in HVAC, piping, and plumbing design. Building types include administration/office buildings, battery storage, server rooms, manufacturing, warehouses, water treatment facilities, industrial process buildings, and a variety of transportation facilities including bus/train stations as well as maintenance facilities. The candidate should have leadership experience, good communication skills and ability to work with a group of experienced professionals. The candidate will be responsible for executing and reviewing mechanical designs for new and existing facilities, independently or as a member of a team, including drawings, specifications, and submittal reviews.

Responsibilities

• Review RFP documents and prepare estimates of the mechanical systems and write mechanical system narratives for estimating and project proposals
• Develop cost-effective designs, to enable the company, to win profitable work in a highly competitive building design environment
• Create construction documents, drawings and specifications for building related mechanical systems
• Perform calculations for sizing of systems, and selection of equipment
• Utilize industry codes and standards
• Execute work in a team environment, coordinating with multiple design disciplines
• Perform quality checks on the deliverables, to ensure their conformance with the contract and project requirements
• Support the construction process by responding to RFI's during construction, reviewing and approving shop drawings, and supporting project completion and turn-over
• Participate in site visits to review installations and develop punch lists
• Mentor less experienced engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering
• Engineer with at least 5 years' of experience in preparing design documents for HVAC and plumbing systems
• PE license is a plus
• Experience with HVAC design including; air side equipment, chilled water, controls, dehumidification, gas piping, hydronic heating water, and steam heating
• Proficient in creating detailed calculations for HVAC load modeling, psychometric analysis, hydronic systems, ductwork and pipe sizing
• Experienced with building modeling software such as Trane Trace 700 or Carrier HAP
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proven ability to read, understand, and develop design drawings
• Experienced in writing specifications
• Familiar with ASHRAE Standards
• Familiar with International Mechanical code, International Fuel Gas code, International Plumbing code, International Building Code, International Energy Conservation code, and NFPA codes
• High degree of self-motivation and positive motivating capacity to work with others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and active listening skills

Benefits

• 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
• Generous paid time off