Kiewit · 1 week ago
Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expKiewit is a leading infrastructure company with an immediate opening for a Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer. This role involves designing and constructing marine and coastal infrastructures, overseeing engineering deliverables, and collaborating with various teams to ensure project success.
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Responsibilities
Be the ambassador for coastal hydraulic engineering at Kiewit, building a strong and trusting relationship with other operating districts that work on Marine, Ports, Maritime and Coast projects across Canada and USA
Working on preliminary engineering designs and EPC/design-build pursuits and projects; developing design recommendations and producing design deliverables; serving as lead coastal/hydraulic engineer and engineer of record with responsibility for design recommendations and deliverables
Ensuring designs are completed with consistent application of design standards, technical approaches, and in accordance with the design quality management program
Providing oversight for subconsultant assisted work and ensuring all quality and standard internal procedures are implemented into designs
Providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) services as part of interdisciplinary pursuit teams working to develop innovative and cost-effective bid phase designs, identify key metocean and hydraulic design risks, and develop plans to mitigate those risks
Coordinating with the Design and Project Management Team to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery
Leading the exploration of alternate designs or new technologies to challenge the status quo and provoke exploration of new or innovative design solutions
Collaborating with staff and the Design Management Team to develop work scopes and labor estimates
Interfacing with Clients, Construction Personnel, Subconsultants, and Regulatory Agencies
Fostering an environment that emphasizes collaboration and coordination; providing feedback and encouraging learning to create growth opportunities; mentoring team members
Leading by example with respect to safety, quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Evaluating metocean and hydraulic conditions as they relate to marine infrastructure projects, including analyzing datasets, wave/current loading conditions, evaluating scour potential, etc
Evaluating flooding related hazards and risks and their impact on projects. Where risks are identified, develop potential solutions to cost effectively address these risks
Perform 1-, 2-, and 3-dimensional coastal/hydraulic analyses using a range of industry standard methods and software
Supervise and oversee the work of others as required, and mentor younger engineers in their technical development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or Water Resources Engineering
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in coastal hydraulic engineering related to marine and coastal infrastructure
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, particularly in the context of being an ambassador for the coastal hydraulics discipline
Experience in metocean analyses and hydraulic modelling, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and experience in the quality control of these
Licensed as a PE in 1 or more states
Efficiency, client focus, autonomy, initiative, ability to work independently and prioritize
Proficient in English
This position requires travel to project offices and work sites. Ability to travel based on business needs and requirements, including the physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions
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
Preferred
A Master's degree or Ph.D. is an asset
Proficiency in French or Spanish is an asset
Benefits
Top-notch health benefits
Wealth-building 401k plan
Unbeatable growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
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
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
10001+ employees
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