Lead Structural Engineer - Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit Corporation - Lenexa, KS

Full-time - Senior

Lenexa, KS

1,001-5,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Lead Structural Engineer will be responsible for leading design projects and teams within the Industrial and Water Engineering sector. This role requires a strong background in concrete and structural designs, focusing on various structures such as building foundations, access platforms, and tanks for industrial and water facilities. The position emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and the development of junior engineers, contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence within Kiewit.

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.
• Apply department and industry standards to oversee the preparation of calculations, project drawings, and project specifications.
• Develop more 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, performing technical risk assessments and technical checking on projects.
• Incorporate the requirements of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract, ensuring 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, supporting estimating, scheduling, and project controls as needed.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy markets.

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.