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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Kiewit
Lenexa, KS; Houston, TX; Phoenix/Tempe, AZ; Raleigh, NC; Detroit, MI; Richmond, VA; Chattanooga, TN
Hybrid

About this role

About the Role Senior Mechanical Engineers needed to perform detailed design of balance of plant systems and piping for large utility-scale power plants, supporting greenfield and brownfield projects within Kiewit's EPC power market. This role focuses on design excellence, safety, and constructability within a multi-discipline power engineering group. What You'll Do

  • Perform high complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection for EPC projects (conceptual 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 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 PFDs and procurement packages for equipment/components, vendor bid evaluations, 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
  • Lead design projects or portions of design projects as needed What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited) or similar degree
  • At least 8 years' experience in mechanical engineering design with Power generation applications, including the deliverables described
  • Current PE license or in process of licensure
  • Highly motivated with a passion for excellence and initiative; demonstrated ability to drive results Compensation & Benefits
  • Health benefits, generous time off, flexible work options, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for growth and advancement Industry Power / Energy

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