Kiewit

Requisition ID: 176255

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit has immediate openings for Senior Civil Engineers with expertise in Land and site design/development from design into construction for our Power Engineering team. This role offers the exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across various industries, providing valuable experience and professional growth. We are looking for subject matter experts that want to design and doers that can handle site development for large sites like Power generation, Solar and Wind, Carbon Capture, Simple and combined cycle plants. You will be involved in designing storm water systems, drainage systems, erosion control systems, access road development, perimeter fending, and designing solutions for sediment and erosion control for the sites. You can expect to travel to the sites and work with our clients, our engineering teams, and third party consultants for permit applications, land use applications and geotechnical requirements.

ENR ranks us as #2 in Design in North America and #3 in Power delivery. We are the best at what we do! At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. We don't just build projects - we build careers! 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. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position can be based out of Lenexa, Kansas, (preferred) and will relocate to that area. We will consider candidates in Houston TX, Raleigh NC, Charlotte NC, Atlanta GA that are willing to work in those office, local to those areas and willing to travel as necessary. We offer relocation to the Lenexa Kansas area. .

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate, select and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to site development projects.
• Key deliverables can include: site grading preparation, sediment and erosion control and stormwater management, access road design, pads for electrical equipment, handle permitting applications large utility scale projects.
• Develop site designs that may include analysis, calculations, research, material selection, layout, etc. necessary to develop required deliverables.
• Execute final design of project elements such as grading and earthwork design, hydrology and hydraulics, roadway and overall site design.
• Oversee creation of surface models utilizing Civil3D and/or other similar design software.
• Support interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are accounted for.
• Create preliminary design concepts and alternatives to support cost estimating.
• Attend project technical meetings and provide coordination to resolve design issues.
• Lead the Designers in the use of data driven design to make intelligent decisions on design solutions and process.
• Develop permit and third-party strategies for projects from the early stages of development through completion of approvals and agreements.
• Utilize knowledge of departmental design standards and applicable engineering codes to review prepared drawings and documents for conformance.
• Plan, schedule, and analyze scope, staffing and budgeting.
• Work closely with construction partners in a collaborative manner to ensure total project success.
• Ensure Quality Control of services and deliverables is followed, in accordance with the Kiewit Company Quality Plan.

Qualifications

• At least 15 yrs of related civil engineering design experience with a minimum of 10 years of civil site development experience in Power or heavy industrial or comparable industries, performing tasks as outlined above.
• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related field is required
• PE license is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience working with clients, and permitting organizations is required.
• Strong leadership and project management skills is a plus
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with computer assisted engineering and design software, preferably Autocad Civil 3D, MicroStation, Geopak and/or drainage calculation software
• Willingness to travel to projects sites as necessaryW1

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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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.