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At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world.   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.  

We are adding several Mid level and Senior level Mechanical Engineers to support our growing Industrial division. We are looking for experienced design engineers who know how to deliver specifications, size components and equipment develop drawings and P&IDs and related documentation for Industrial Facilities.  We specialize in balance of plant design working through conceptual, through final design, into construction.  If you have experience with EPC projects performing these functions, we would love to talk with you.  Our projects could include the design of low and medium voltage power, balance of plant design, biogas facilities, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment facilities, mining facilities, and data centers.  As we move into hyperscale data center facilities, we are looking for individuals with experience with boilers and chillers, cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling.  We are looking for great communicators, desire to work as part of a dynamic team, and want to grow into leadership/senior positions.  

This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your mechanical design skills and implement innovative solutions and make a lasting impact, as Kiewit continues to expand in the Industrial marketplace.  If you desire to diversify your experience, and work on different types of facilities, and want to work on EPC, large scale projects, we want to talk with you.    We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.   

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,000 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 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,  process, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Consumer Products, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Buildings, Pulp and Paper, Mineral Processing, Renewable Natural Gas, and Industrial Water and Utilities.

Mid level Engineers must be based in our Colorado or Kansas offices.  Sr. Engineers can be based near one of our main Kiewit design locations - Colorado-Lone Tree, Kansas-Lenexa, Texas-Houston.  Some consideration will be made for fully remote candidates that meet and exceed our requirements at a Senior Mechanical Engineering level.  We offer relocation assistance to the district office in Lenexa Kansas.  

• Provide design, coordination, and oversight of various mechanical systems typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, 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 water, compressed air, steam, and gas systems. Mechanical system design includes preparing calculations for both pressurized and gravity driven systems to size lines, material selection, and correct Code requirement application.
• Perform design calculations and equipment specifications typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, bulk solids conveyors, dust collection equipment, bins/tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, and other process equipment.
• Coordinate and communicate all aspects of the project's mechanical design within multi-disciplinary teams; including the management and oversight of third party engineering, as well as coordinate vendor packages and work on vendor submittals and selection.
• Review project contracts, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual documents and incorporate into the design as required to ensure the project meets or exceeds project goals.  
• More Senior engineers may provide oversight and coordination of projects, working with the assigned design managers and project managers, to meet project budgets and schedules for all mechanical discipline activities.
• Manage other design partners (both internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers assigned to the project or task and review work progress and results.
• Perform detailed technical bid analyses for equipment typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities. 
• Generate deliverables such as PFD's, P&ID's, datasheets, and vendor shop drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Support the construction team including representing the design team on-site, answering RFI's, providing creative design solutions, etc.
• Senior Engineers may lead projects, and develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.
• Perform early project design work such as conceptual studies, process flow diagram development, mass/energy balances, preliminary equipment sizing and selection, and general facility layout/arrangement.
• Train, mentor, and advise more junior staff on proper application of industry standards and best practices. 

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year university.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred or willing to obtain.
• A minimum of 3 years of industry related mechanical engineering experience performing the functions as outlined above for Industrial facilities.   Experience with mechanical design for data centers highly desired or experience with  cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling for industrial facilities..
• Experience leading an engineering and design team and EPC projects for industrial facilities listed above would be required for a more senior level position
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in basic computing programs including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Preferred experience utilizing AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent).  #LI-JB1