Kiewit · 2 weeks ago
Mid-Level Mechanical Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $76K/yr
3+ years expKiewit is an innovative team of engineers and designers supporting diverse projects in the power market. As a Mechanical Designer, you will develop detailed piping and mechanical equipment designs for power generating plants and related facilities.
Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation
Hiring Manager
Sierra Mackey
Responsibilities
Draft sketches, piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), plans, sections and details, drawings, equipment layout, and design/model in 3D for power plant systems which could include: steam cycle systems, boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, rotating equipment (generators) systems, and Balance of plant systems (compressed air and gas systems, service water, HVAC). Designs include equipment layout and complete mechanical systems, including checking interferences and constructability
Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards
Adhere to schedules and work assignments to ensure successful project completion
Coordinate with other drafters, designers and other team members assigned to a project or task, and support work progress and results
Train and advise interns or new graduates
Require little to no supervision required to apply standard correctly to design
Seek feedback and use it effectively. Works efficiently as an individual contributor as well as part of a larger design team
Identify changes in the scope of work during a small project and produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule
Take the initiative to meet or exceed the quality and expected outcome requirements of internal and external customers
Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project development
Participate in project meetings as required
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years' experience in Design and/or Drafting disciplines with a background in Piping and/or mechanical equipment and systems design in a 3D modeling environment
Minimum Highschool or GED Diploma
Experience utilizing 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SmartPlant3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk, Open Plant or similar programs
Must have experience conceptualizing designs/models in a 2D/3D environment designing similar mechanical systems and equipment as outlined above
Ability to work in a growing, adaptive and multi-disciplined team environment
Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight
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
Preferred
Power generation experience is preferred
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Drafting/Design or engineering preferred
Experience designing and modeling piping and equipment layouts in the Power market (power generation – thermal, hydroelectric, wind/solar, geothermal) highly desired but will consider candidates with strong mechanical design skills in other Industrial processing markets, or Oil and Gas/Chemical plants
Experience creating P&ID's, plot plans and drawings for construction packages
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
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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