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Kiewit · 1 week ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Lone Tree, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $104K/yr

8+ years exp

Kiewit is a leading engineering and construction firm specializing in infrastructure and engineering markets. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support greenfield and brownfield power plant design, performing detailed design of balance of plant systems and piping for large utility scale power plants.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Sierra Mackey

Responsibilities

Perform high complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection for EPC projects (from conceptual design through detailed design)

Develop mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for power plant systems including steam cycles, boiler feed, condensate, water treatment, flue gas, hydrogen, fuel handling, heat transfer systems, and utility systems

Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers and pumps

Prepare mechanical engineering designs, drawings, As-Builts, systems specifications, equipment lists, general arrangements, aux power demands, and process flow diagrams (PFDs) and procurement packages for equipment/components, technical bid evaluation from vendors, and vendor selection

Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects

Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements and company standards

Prepare requisite mechanical documentation for construction

Assist in the development of schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion

Coordinate with other drafters, designers, and engineers and review work progress and results

Provide technical mentoring and/or oversight to other more junior engineers

Balance multiple engineering tasks concurrently

Able to lead design projects or portions of design projects

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringPower GenerationPE LicensePiping DesignProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar degree program) from an ABET accredited four-year college or university program is required

At least 8 years' experience in mechanical engineering design with Power generation applications, performing functions as outlined above is required, including experience providing the same deliverables as defined above

Has current PE license or in process of completing PE licensing process

Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative; Must have experience and interest in leading others and projects

Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives

Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

Able to travel in the US as required

Benefits

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

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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