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Building Mechanical Engineer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

Requisition ID: 181211 Job Level: Entry Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water ... desalination; and industrial water. Location This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office, Lone ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level desalination in the United States is $16.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Desalination vs Entry Level Water Treatment Technician?

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Required CertificationsBasic water treatment certifications, possibly desalination-specificWater treatment operator licenses, general water certifications
Work EnvironmentDesalination plants, industrial settingsWater treatment facilities, municipal plants
Industry UsagePrimarily in regions with seawater desalination needsBroader, including municipal and industrial water treatment

Both roles involve water treatment processes, but Entry Level Desalination focuses specifically on seawater desalination technologies, while Entry Level Water Treatment Technicians work on general water purification systems. Desalination roles often require specialized knowledge of reverse osmosis and seawater handling, whereas water treatment technicians may handle a wider range of water sources. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right entry-level position in the water industry.

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Structural Engineer - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit

Lenexa, KS • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Kiewit Corporation rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 80 rated construction

Job description

Requisition ID: 181735
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 is seeking an Early Career Structural Engineer for the Lenexa, KS office. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.
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 mechanical, structural, architectural, electrical, controls, and process 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; mining, minerals and metals; process industries; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; and industrial water.
Location
This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the preparation of designs for assigned structure(s) including research, system selection, analysis, and drawing preparation on projects ranging from moderate to large in size and complexity.
  • Apply department and industry standards when preparing calculations, project drawings, and project specifications.
  • Leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details.
  • Incorporate the requirements of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual requirements ensuring the projects meet or exceed project goals.
  • Coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, fabricator(s), and owners to address structural-related issues or concerns.
  • Support department managers in achieving performance goals for the department.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering (with a Structural focus) from an ABET accredited university, with some masters’ coursework preferred
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
  • 0-2 years’ experience in Structural Design engineering in the Industrial and Water industry
  • Proficient in utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer operations
  • Knowledge and experience in engineering software such as RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, CSI SAP2000, SAFE, and Mathcad.
  • Knowledge and experience with BIM software: Revit preferred, AutoCAD, and Navisworks
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines
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.
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.

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

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Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884

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