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Kiewit

Sr. Mechanical Engineer/HVAC Project Lead

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mentor and develop junior engineering staff. * Support strategic growth within healthcare and ... Working hand-in-hand with Kiewit's construction operations, the district provides coordinated ...

Quantum World Technologies Inc

Stress Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

$52.50 - $72/hr

Author and review operational flight load spectrums based on flight test data, fleet tracking ... Guide and mentor junior engineers, establishing best practices and technical standards for the ...

ANS

Principal Engineer- Civil

Overland Park, KS

$147K - $189K/yr

You'll shape long-term plans, mentor top talent, and ensure excellence across design, operations ... Assign tasks to junior engineering staff and designers for projects that you are leading. * Provide ...

Clayco

Senior Controls Engineer - Mission Critical

Lenexa, KS

$90K - $119K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Stay current with emerging technologies in automation, IoT, and AI-driven control systems to enhance operational efficiency and resilience. * Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to ...

Clayco

Senior Controls Engineer - Mission Critical

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$90K - $119K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Stay current with emerging technologies in automation, IoT, and AI-driven control systems to enhance operational efficiency and resilience. * Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to ...

Clayco

Senior Controls Engineer - Mission Critical

Lenexa, KS

$90K - $119K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Stay current with emerging technologies in automation, IoT, and AI-driven control systems to enhance operational efficiency and resilience. * Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to ...

Clayco

Senior Controls Engineer - Mission Critical

Lenexa, KS

$90K - $119K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Stay current with emerging technologies in automation, IoT, and AI-driven control systems to enhance operational efficiency and resilience. * Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to ...

Clayco

Senior Controls Engineer - Mission Critical

Lenexa, KS

$90K - $119K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Stay current with emerging technologies in automation, IoT, and AI-driven control systems to enhance operational efficiency and resilience. * Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to ...

Clayco

Senior Controls Engineer - Mission Critical

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$90K - $119K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Stay current with emerging technologies in automation, IoT, and AI-driven control systems to enhance operational efficiency and resilience. * Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to ...

ANS

Principal Engineer- Civil

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$147K - $189K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You'll shape long-term plans, mentor top talent, and ensure excellence across design, operations ... Assign tasks to junior engineering staff and designers for projects that you are leading. * Provide ...

Panasonic

Manufacturing Engineer II

De Soto, KS

$70K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Functional Operations: * Expands technical depth to independently handle moderately complex ... Shares technical knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices with peers and junior engineers

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Sr. Mechanical Engineer/HVAC Project Lead

Kiewit

Lenexa, KS • On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Kiewit Corporation rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 80 rated construction

Job description

Requisition ID: 181462
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
If you are reviewing this job via other websites, we recommend you apply directly through our website and complete the online application at www.kiewitjobs.com.
We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer with strong HVAC design and project leadership experience to join our growing Buildings Group. This position is ideal for an engineer who is ready to expand beyond traditional design responsibilities and take on a leadership role, guiding projects from initial client engagement through construction completion. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, collaborate directly with clients, and deliver technically sound solutions for complex facilities. This role provides a clear path toward senior leadership and practice development responsibilities.
What Success Looks Like
Within the First Year
The successful candidate will:
  • Independently lead multiple projects.
  • Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.
  • Support strategic growth within healthcare and federal markets.
  • Establish themselves as a technical leader and trusted advisor.

Within Three to Five Years
The successful candidate will:
  • Lead major programs and key client accounts.
  • Build and develop high-performing engineering teams.
  • Support business development and market growth initiatives.
  • Influence the technical direction of the organization.

District Overview
Kiewit Architectural & Engineering (A&E) delivers fully integrated design and engineering solutions for some of North America's most complex and high-visibility infrastructure and building programs. Working hand-in-hand with Kiewit's construction operations, the district provides coordinated design-build and EPC execution that reduces risk, accelerates delivery, and drives innovative, cost-effective outcomes.
Powered by a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and designers, KAE focuses on creating high-performance, resilient facilities across key growth markets including Federal, Aviation, Mission Critical, Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment, and Commercial Buildings. The team supports sophisticated projects in sectors such as government, nuclear, transportation/transit and education-delivering scalable, forward-looking solutions tailored to each client's operational, regulatory, and long-term needs.
Location
For mid-career and Senior, this role can be based in any of the following offices: Lenexa Kansas office, Houston Texas office, Dallas or Forworth Texas or Lone Tree Colorado.
We will consider individuals with 15+ years' of Building Mechanical experience with EPC experience, in other locations, with strong experience in one or more of our market sectors., that have experience leading projects and teams, with PE licensure.
We offer relocation assistance to the Lenexa/Kansas City area (our Industrial headquarters) only.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
Technical Leadership
  • Lead HVAC system design for complex facilities, supporting various contract models from concept to commissioning (EPC, D/B).
  • Develop Basis of Design reports.
  • Perform load calculations and energy analyses.
  • Design central utility plants and campus distribution systems.
  • Oversee the preparation of construction documents.
  • Conduct technical reviews and mentor engineering staff.

Project Leadership
  • Lead projects from conceptual planning through construction.
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
  • Facilitate owner workshops and stakeholder meetings.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Manage project risks and maintain quality standards.

Team Development
  • Mentor engineers and designers.
  • Support recruiting and onboarding initiatives.
  • Help establish engineering standards and best practices.
  • Foster a culture of accountability and technical excellence.

Client Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Participate in business development activities.
  • Support proposal development and interview efforts.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor throughout project delivery.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering.
  • 12+ years of experience in Building design, performing design functions as outlined above for Texas Kansas and Colorado locations.
  • PE license is a plus. (For individuals looking for more Sr/Lead roles, must have licensure).
  • Experience with HVAC systems including chilled water, dehumidification, hydronic heating, steam, and gas piping. Technical expertise in tthe following areas highly designers: Cental Utility plants, Chilled and Heating Water systems, Medical Gas Systems, Critical environment design, Lab HVAC, Energy Modeling, Building Automation Systems, Life Cycle Cost Analysis Energy Modeling, UFC Criteria
  • Proficient in HVAC load modeling, psychrometric analysis, ductwork and pipe sizing. Technically astute with HVAC Codes and Standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, FGI)
  • Must have experience using building modeling software such as Trane Trace 700 or Carrier HAP.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems in high-reliability environments (e.g., N+1, 2N redundancy, cleanroom standards, radiation shielding).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and design documentation tools.
  • Skilled in reading and developing design drawings and writing specifications.
  • High degree of self-motivation with experience leading and inspiring others.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience leading teams and projects, which includes budget/schedule/scope management is required for more Senior Engineers.
  • #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: $150,000 - $185,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 07/21/2026 - 10/06/2026
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.

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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.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884

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