Senior Mechanical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering Job Details | Kiewit

Kiewit is seeking Senior Mechanical Engineers to support greenfield and brownfield power plant design projects across North America. The role performs detailed design of balance-of-plant systems and piping, including equipment selection, engineering calculations, technical documentation, project coordination, and mentoring of junior engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Perform high complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection for EPC projects (from conceptual design 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, but not limited to, 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 process flow diagrams (PFDs) and procurement packages for equipment/components, technical bid evaluation from vendors, 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
• Able to lead design projects or portions of design projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar degree program) from an ABET accredited four-year college or university program is required
• At least 8 years' experience in mechanical engineering design with Power generation applications, performing functions as outlined above is required, including experience providing the same deliverables as defined above
• Has current PE license or in process of completing PE licensing process
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative; Must have experience and interest in leading others and projects
• 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
• Able to travel in the US as required
• 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