Lead Structural Engineer - Industrial & Water Engineering

$150,000 - $185,000/Yr

Kiewit Corporation - Denver, CO

Full-time - Senior

Denver, CO

1,001-5,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Lead Structural Design Engineer will be responsible for leading projects and design teams within the Industrial and Water Engineering sector. This role focuses on designing various structures, including building structures, equipment foundations, and piping systems for industrial and manufacturing facilities. The position requires a strong technical leader who is experienced in concrete and structural designs and is passionate about mentoring junior engineers. The company offers a stable work environment with a diverse project portfolio and a commitment to innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare designs for structures including research, system selection, analysis, and drawing preparation on projects ranging from moderate to large in size and complexity.
• Lead a team of Engineers and designers on projects.
• Apply department and industry standards to oversee the preparation of calculations, project drawings, and project specifications.
• Develop mid-level employees for their skill development, reviewing their progress and providing feedback and coaching as needed.
• Leverage Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details.
• Perform technical risk assessments and technical checking on projects.
• Provide insight and solutions to design problems to the team and leadership.
• Incorporate requirements of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other contractual requirements to ensure projects meet or exceed goals.
• Manage assigned projects for the Structural Discipline, coordinating with internal and external partners to address structural-related issues.
• Recommend changes for standards or process improvements as needed.
• Prepare, monitor, and update project plans, schedules, and budgets, including staffing needs, to project management and department management.
• Support estimating, scheduling, and project controls with project information.
• Assist department managers in setting and achieving performance goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Structural, Civil or Architectural program from an ABET accredited four-year college or university program; Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer License is required.
• At least 15 years' experience in structural engineering with design in both concrete and steel or subject matter expertise in Concrete design.
• At least 7 years working in industrial, manufacturing, water/wastewater or building markets, with water/wastewater design experience strongly preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with team members and other disciplines.
• Experience leading projects and managing project plans, schedules, and budgets for structural designs.
• Experience leading and developing other engineers.
• Functional in utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer operations.
• Advanced design skills using engineering software: CSi SAP2000 and SAFE, RISA Suite.
• Proficiency with BIM software (Revit preferred), AutoCAD, and Navisworks; 3D modeling experience required.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off.