Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Facilities

Kiewit is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and oversee mechanical systems for complex industrial facilities, ensuring project goals are met through collaboration and technical expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Provide design, coordination, and oversight of various mechanical systems typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, process piping, conveying systems, dust collection, general plant/facility water, compressed air, steam, and gas systems. Mechanical system design includes preparing calculations for both pressurized and gravity driven systems to size lines, material selection, and correct Code requirement application
• Manage the completion of all project design calculations and equipment specifications typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, bulk solids conveyors, dust collection equipment, bins/tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, and other process equipment
• Coordinate and communicate all aspects of the project’s mechanical design within multi-disciplinary teams; including the management and oversight of third party engineering
• Review project contracts, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual documents and incorporate into the design as required to ensure the project meets or exceeds project goals
• Provide oversight and coordination of projects, working with the assigned design managers and project managers, to meet project budgets and schedules for all mechanical discipline activities
• Manage other design partners (both internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers assigned to the project or task and review work progress and results
• Perform detailed technical bid analyses for equipment typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities
• Generate and check design deliverables such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, process simulations, datasheets, and vendor shop drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards
• Support the construction team including representing the design team on-site, answering RFI’s, providing creative design solutions, etc
• Develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion
• Perform early project design work such as conceptual studies, process flow diagram development, mass/energy balances, preliminary equipment sizing and selection, and general facility layout/arrangement
• Train, mentor, and advise peers and support staff on proper application of industry standards and best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year university
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification required
• A minimum of 10 years of industry related engineering experience performing the functions as outlined above for Industrial facilities
• Experience with one or more of the following: balance of plant design, biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, process piping, industrial boilers and chillers, or experience with cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling for industrial facilities
• Familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts
• Capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in basic computing programs including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• 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
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred or willing to obtain
• Experience with mechanical design for data centers highly desired
• Experience with Alternative Project Delivery (Design/Build, EPC) projects highly desired
• Experience leading an engineering and design team and design projects as a lead/senior engineer is preferred
• Preferred experience utilizing AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent)