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Reports task progress to Lead Designer. * Gathers required information and collaborate with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures. * Leverages ...
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Coordinate with project team by utilizing the Project Database; report project progression updates and or issues to Lead Designer as required. * Assist in the review of designs for consistency ...
Coordinate with project team by utilizing the Project Database; report project progression updates and or issues to Lead Designer as required. * Assist in the review of designs for consistency ...
Coordinate with project team by utilizing the Project Database; report project progression updates and or issues to Lead Designer as required. * Assist in the review of designs for consistency ...
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Lead the work of other Junior and Intermediate Mechanical Designers providing guidance and mentorship. * Provide material estimates to support Procurement and Estimating efforts * Lead model and ...
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| Aspect | Lead Designer | Senior Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibilities | Oversees design projects, manages design team, sets creative direction | Executes design tasks, develops concepts, and contributes to projects independently |
| Required Skills | Strong leadership, project management, advanced design skills | Advanced design skills, creativity, problem-solving |
| Work Environment | Collaborative, team leadership, client interaction | Focused on individual contribution, team collaboration |
| Common Usage | Used in agencies, tech companies, large organizations | Used across similar industries, often as a senior individual contributor |
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What is a lead designer?
A lead designer is in charge of the creative aspects of a project. As a lead designer, you may work with a creative director to oversee design of a video game, a multimedia project, or website. Your job duties in this career include meeting with clients to assess their needs, creating a framework for the project, and working with an art team to execute the plan according to specifications. Qualifications vary, depending on the employer, but lead designers typically need a bachelor’s degree and several years of industry experience.

Senior Structural Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering
Phoenix, AZ • On-site, Remote
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 22 days ago
Kiewit Corporation rating
7.7
Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
Requisition ID: 180487
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Drafting & Design
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Kiewit Power Engineering Group is seeking several Mid to Senior level Structural Designers to join our growing team!
In this role, the Structural Designers should have a good understanding of design modeling, design drawing/document creation, and data exchange using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Candidates are expected to have experience in foundation and steel design.
The ideal candidates will grow with the team by helping to establish, maintain, and improve standards and tools while contributing to project success.
Depending on experience, the position may be at a Mid-Level or Senior level. Candidates are expected to be a technical resource for less experienced designers and engineers. Candidates must be comfortable working closely with Structural Design Engineers and other discipline team members to drive coordination and collaboration.
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 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 130 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 Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:
Gas-fired generation
Power delivery
Environmental retrofits
Renewables and new technology
Water/wastewater
We are a high-performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.
On our team, you'll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit's culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America.
This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; or Phoenix/Tempe, AZ.
For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once the new office is established.
- Coordinate with other design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development.
- Checks design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
- Reports task progress to Lead Designer.
- Gathers required information and collaborate with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.
- Leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details.
- Assist in the development of department standards and tools.
- Mentors other team members in design and modeling techniques.
- Resolve design issues effectively with input from responsible engineer.
- Completion of a vocational training program in Computer Aided Design and 15+ years of structural design experience using Tekla.
- Demonstrates ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
- Displays leadership and confidence to monitor peers, especially those with less experience in drafting and design.
- Must have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.
- Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, database, word processing programs.
- Must be able to represent Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. organization.
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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.
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.
Industry
Construction materials wholesalers
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Omaha, NE, US
Year founded
1884