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Requisition ID: 181752
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) is seeking an entry-level Process Engineer to be a part of our growing Engineering team that is developing industrial and water infrastructure solutions across North America. Looking for ideal candidates to grow the KIWE team by helping with the execution and evaluation of project designs. You will work independently on small projects, or as a part of a large multi-discipline team on larger projects, to develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools/programs/software with a focus on design documentation creation/layout.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve industrial, transportation, power, water, mining, marine, building and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 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 process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural and architectural disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery. The Industrial Group projects span markets such as advanced technologies; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; industrial water; mining, minerals and metals; and process industries.
Location
This position is based in our Lenexa, KS or Lone Tree, CO office.
Responsibilities
• Provide engineering design support for domestic and/or international EPC/EPCm/DB projects whose responsibilities include but not limited to engineering studies, environmental permitting, conceptual and detailed design, plant layouts for industrial water/wastewater systems, water/wastewater treatment systems, desalination systems, biogas, bulk solids material handling, 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 utilities, compressed air, steam, and gas systems, on projects ranging from moderate to large in size and complexity.
• Develop and prepare water mass balances, process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for system technologies including coagulation, flocculation, filtration, reverse osmosis (industrial and desalination), ion exchange, condensate polishing, wastewater treatment, chemical handling/storage/injection, sampling and analysis and other industrial systems including, but not limited to, bulk solids conveyors, dust collection equipment, bins/tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, and other process equipment.
• Develop and prepare design calculations and specifications for major engineered equipment associated with the above-stated technologies.
• Develop and prepare design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and updating of project plans, schedules, and budgets in coordination with project discipline leadership to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, and fabricator(s) to address process-related issues or concerns.
• Support department managers in achieving performance goals for the department.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Chemical or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• 3.0 Cumulative GPA preferred
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• General knowledge of process/water treatment technologies as applicable in the Municipal, industrial water/wastewater and/or desalination industry
• Proficient in chemistry, thermodynamics, hydraulics, and fluid mechanics
• Works well in a team environment
• Willingly accepts multiple assignments with demonstrated flexibility in changing workload and priorities
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Proficient in basic computer programs utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, e-mail and other computer operations within the Microsoft Office product suite
• Knowledgeable in engineering software, specifically Mathcad, ASPEN, BioWin, GSP-X or Matlab preferred
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: $88,660 - $98,020
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/01/2026 - 10/31/2026
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.
There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.
Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.
Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.
We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.