Mechanical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Kiewit Corporation - Kansas City, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, KS

1,001-5,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

Our Industrial and Water market is growing across North America and we are adding several Mechanical Engineers to our team in our Lenexa Kansas office. We are looking for individuals with experience in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years of design experience in Industrial Water or Wastewater treatment mechanical systems and equipment. The ideal candidates will be able to design and lead teams and projects, helping to establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. If you have experience in process piping, pumps, compressed air and gas systems, tanks, heat exchangers, boilers, clean rooms, or other processing equipment, and a passion for providing clean water or cleaning up wastewater to protect communities, we would love to talk with you. Our Industrial business will continue to expand, which means opportunities to grow your career while learning new industries and technologies. We offer stability, competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits, and a strong team culture that focuses on innovation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Perform design of various mechanical systems typical for complex water projects that could include: Industrial Water Treatment, Advanced Water Reuse, Desalination plants, and Biosolids treatment.
• Develop project design calculations and equipment specifications typical for Water and Wastewater treatment facilities.
• Coordinate and communicate all aspects of the project's mechanical design within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Work with 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.
• Support detailed technical bid analyses for equipment typical for water or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Generate design deliverables such as PFD's, P&ID's, process simulations, 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.
• 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.
• Work with more senior engineers to understand Kiewit process, and proper application of industry standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year university is required.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification is required; Professional Engineer (P.E.) (or in process of obtaining) is preferred.
• A minimum of 3+ years of industry related mechanical engineering systems design experience is required in Industrial Water or Wastewater Treatment.
• Experience with Pre-Feed, FEED, EPC and Design build projects preferred.
• Proficient in developing P&ID's, equipment specifications, and drawings; experience with SmartPlant or similar software and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.
• Preferred experience utilizing AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Pre-Feed, FEED, EPC and Design build projects preferred.
• 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 and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off.