Mechanical Engineer- Industrial

Kiewit Corporation - Lenexa, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Lenexa, KS

1,001-5,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Lenexa, Kansas. This position offers the opportunity for flexible work arrangements. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in establishing, maintaining, and improving company standards and tools, while also utilizing these standards to contribute to the success of various projects. Candidates should possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical or process engineering, with specific expertise in biogas, bulk solids material handling, food and beverage, or other industrial facilities and equipment. Familiarity with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software is essential, along with a solid understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility in work assignments and maintain a growth mindset, continuously developing their technical and professional skills. Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service consulting and engineering firm that serves the infrastructure and engineering markets. With a staff of over 1,700 engineers and design professionals, we have expertise across all major engineering disciplines, catering to sectors such as transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our Industrial Design Group is rapidly growing and focuses on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects, including specialized expertise in plant floor process design, packaging, and ammonia refrigeration systems. This position is located at our industrial hub in Lenexa, KS, and may require up to 25% travel based on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Design various mechanical systems typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, food and beverage, and other industrial facilities including process piping, conveying systems, dust collection, general plant/facility water, compressed air, and gas systems.
• Prepare design calculations and equipment specifications typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, food and beverage, and other industrial facilities including bulk solids conveyors, dust collection equipment, bins/tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, and other process equipment.
• Perform detailed technical bid analyses for equipment typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, food and beverage, and other industrial facilities.
• Generate and check design deliverables such as PFD's, P&ID's, datasheets, and vendor shop drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Support the construction team including representing the design team on-site, answering RFI's, providing creative design solutions, etc.
• Coordinate with other design partners (both internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers assigned to the project or task and review work progress and results.
• Develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.
• Perform early project design work such as conceptual studies, process flow diagram development, mass/energy balances, preliminary equipment sizing and selection, and general facility layout/arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year university.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of industry related engineering experience.
• Proficient in basic computing programs including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Preferred experience utilizing AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent).

Benefits

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