Kiewit · 1 day ago
Senior Structural Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering Group
Lenexa, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKiewit is a leading construction and engineering company, and they are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Power Engineering Group. The role involves innovative design engineering, supporting construction processes, and ensuring safety and quality in project execution.
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Responsibilities
Develops and checks less experienced engineers to solve design issues
Identifies alternate solutions that relates to quality and best cost options
Generates solution strategies that allow use of others to work toward the solution
Interacts effectively with other groups to find best solutions to complex issues
Reviews and corrects the work of engineers and designers developing engineering and design documents as needed for the project
Provides resolutions for technically complex issues
Develops mid to major-sized project or proposals with no supervision
Leads others in project objectives consistent with that of the organization
Considers multiple solutions and makes good decisions based on good data analysis
Manages several different assignments simultaneously
Creates innovative working methods to generate new ideas
Uses resources to identify new solutions and finds best cost solutions
Serves as resource to less experienced engineers
Reviews application of standards for correct interpretation
Leads projects in how to interpret and apply codes and standards
Leads team to identify changes in the scope of work during large-sized projects
Produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule
Recognizes the importance of customer needs
Performs and leads quality checks of the design and engineering of major-sized project to ensure accuracy
Plans work independently with no supervision and consults others on technical details of their work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering minimum required
10 - 20 years' minimum relevant experience in Industrial or the Power Generation industry
Acts independently to determine methods and processes for assignments
Trains and leads team of engineers as needed
Leads team for work with high complexity
Work with project team as representative and coordinates work within discipline department
Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well
Develops and presents work in well-constructed written and verbal presentations. Clearly conveys messages and ideas, gains understanding
Communicates effectively across all departments of organization
Works collaboratively across departments and with field to solve problems
Initiates meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers for clarity on work
Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives
Serves as technical resource to engineers, designers and other departments
Continuously looking for ways to improve processes for customers and makes recommendations for improvements
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
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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