Requisition ID: 180526
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
POSITION OVERVIEW
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At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build
relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. With top notch
health benefits, great time off, flexible work options a wealth-building 401K
plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future
of our employees.
We are adding several Mid level and Senior level Mechanical Engineers to support
our growing Industrial division. We are looking for experienced design engineers
who know how to deliver specifications, size components and equipment develop
drawings and P&IDs and related documentation for Industrial Facilities. We
specialize in balance of plant design working through conceptual, through final
design, into construction. If you have experience with EPC projects performing
these functions, we would love to talk with you. Our projects could include the
design of low and medium voltage power, balance of plant design, biogas
facilities, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment
facilities, mining facilities, and data centers. As we move into hyperscale
data center facilities, we are looking for individuals with experience with
boilers and chillers, cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling
units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling. We are
looking for great communicators, desire to work as part of a dynamic team, and
want to grow into leadership/senior positions.
This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your mechanical design skills
and implement innovative solutions and make a lasting impact, as Kiewit
continues to expand in the Industrial marketplace. If you desire to diversify
your experience, and work on different types of facilities, and want to work on
EPC, large scale projects, we want to talk with you. We are an employee-owned
company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are
positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands. We cultivate
a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding
place to build your career.
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm
serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more
than 3,000 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all
major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater,
mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 140 years of
construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on
constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time
and on-budget project delivery.
Our rapidly growing Industrial and Water Engineering Group, which includes
mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural, architectural,
geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge
division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and
design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Consumer
Products, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Buildings, Pulp and Paper, Mineral
Processing, Renewable Natural Gas, and Industrial Water and Utilities.
LOCATION
Mid level Engineers must be based in our Colorado or Kansas offices. Sr.
Engineers can be based near one of our main Kiewit design locations -
Colorado-Lone Tree, Kansas-Lenexa, Texas-Houston. Some consideration will be
made for fully remote candidates that meet and exceed our requirements at a
Senior Mechanical Engineering level. We offer relocation assistance to the
district office in Lenexa Kansas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide design, coordination, and oversight of various mechanical systems
typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater
treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation,
stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not
limited to, process piping, conveying systems, dust collection, general
plant/facility water, compressed air, steam, and gas systems. Mechanical
system design includes preparing calculations for both pressurized and
gravity driven systems to size lines, material selection, and correct Code
requirement application.
* Perform design calculations and equipment specifications typical for biogas,
bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations
and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and
other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, bulk solids
conveyors, dust collection equipment, bins/tanks, pumps, heat exchangers,
boilers, and other process equipment.
* Coordinate and communicate all aspects of the project’s mechanical design
within multi-disciplinary teams; including the management and oversight of
third party engineering, as well as coordinate vendor packages and work on
vendor submittals and selection.
* Review project contracts, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs),
professional service agreements, or other contractual documents and
incorporate into the design as required to ensure the project meets or
exceeds project goals.
* More Senior engineers may provide oversight and coordination of projects,
working with the assigned design managers and project managers, to meet
project budgets and schedules for all mechanical discipline activities.
* Manage 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.
* Perform detailed technical bid analyses for equipment typical for biogas,
bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations
and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and
other industrial facilities.
* Generate 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.
* Senior Engineers may lead projects, and 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.
* Train, mentor, and advise more junior staff on proper application of industry
standards and best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
* 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 or willing to obtain.
* A minimum of 3 years of industry related mechanical engineering experience
performing the functions as outlined above for Industrial facilities.
Experience with mechanical design for data centers highly desired or
experience with cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling
units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling for
industrial facilities..
* Experience leading an engineering and design team and EPC projects for
industrial facilities listed above would be required for a more senior level
position
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* 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). #LI-JB1
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors,
employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written
instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within
given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Base Compensation: $100,000/yr - $135,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education,
experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 08/17/2026 - 12/29/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s
among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.