Kiewit · 1 day ago
Naval Architect - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Lone Tree, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expKiewit is a premier marine construction firm seeking an Experienced Naval Architect/Engineer to support their fleet of large construction vessels. The role involves innovative design engineering, performing structural calculations, developing plans, and collaborating with construction teams to ensure safety and efficiency in marine engineering projects.
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Responsibilities
Perform design reviews and evaluate constructability. Independently performs work that requires conventional engineering but may also perform more complex engineering work with higher-level technical supervision. Conduct technical evaluations of structural analysis and load calculations to ensure sound design and compliance meeting requirements
Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements
Design and prepare engineering reports and related documentation, and devise charts and graphs to record results
Utilize computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite for reviewing and compiling information for data entry and transferring files and electronic/digital scans. Experience in maintaining, organizing, tracking the status, and prioritizing engineering documents (both physical and electronic records)
Resolve technical issues and manage information generated through the design and construction phases of multiple and concurrent projects. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and a good knowledge of and practices of related specialties carried out by others
Work closely with junior and senior engineers to create vessel and vessel system designs and research compliance specifications and technical design issues, including, but not limited to, ship’s structures, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, stability, and seakeeping, to report findings and to recommend possible solutions
Interface with classification societies and USCG to attain and maintain class and load line certificates for various types of barges and other vessels in the marine construction fleet
Manage weight control during vessel modifications and perform deadweight surveys and inclining experiments when required
Survey existing vessels to determine scope of repair and maintenance activities
Perform and/or oversee vessel hull structure design for hull repair, modification, new or increased equipment loading, and new construction
Analyze vessel stability for cargo, construction machinery loading, and crane operations; develop load capacity charts for derrick barge cranes and mobile cranes on barges
Provide engineering support for hull outfitting and marine equipment, including cranes and other material handling equipment, winches, mooring systems, electrical and hydraulic powering systems, piping and ventilation, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or related field is required
Marine background and experience is required
Professional Engineer licensure or eligibility within the United States
Ability to analyze and interpret hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, system control logic, and other technical drawings, industry journals, documents & regulations such as ABS, Lloyds, DNV, USCG etc
Knowledge and aptitude for structural, mechanical and electrical products in marine systems is required
Strong all-around academic knowledge of structural engineering
Experience working directly with Class and USCG to ensure vessel compliance with regulatory requirements
Experience working in a team setting
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with individuals at all levels of the organization
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Ability to organize and handle multiple project assignments
Ability to travel/TDY assignments and/or relocate based on business needs
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
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
8+ years of marine/naval engineering experience preferred
Experience with engineering design software will be an advantage; this includes AutoCAD, BlueBeam, MathCAD, Navisworks, RISA-3D, MOSES, etc
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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