Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering Job Details | Kiewit

Summary

Kiewit is a consulting and engineering firm providing infrastructure and engineering services across major engineering disciplines and markets. The Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer will perform mechanical engineering designs for power projects, including piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment sizing, calculations, specifications, documentation, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects
• Perform intermediate complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection
• 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, equipment lists, general arrangements, aux power demands, and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
• 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
• Balance multiple engineering tasks concurrently

Skills

• At least 5 years' experience in mechanical engineering and design. Experience in the power industry, electrical utilities or industrial markets, would be advantages, but not required
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year instution or equivalent program
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• 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
• 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
• PE license preferred, but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• At least 5 years' experience in mechanical engineering and design. Experience in the power industry, electrical utilities or industrial markets, would be advantages, but not required
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year instution or equivalent program
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• 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
• 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

Nice to Haves

• PE license preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Training, on-the-job experience and responsibility from day one that will shape your professional growth.
• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plans with matching
• Generous paid time off