Mechanical Design Engineer

Kiewit is an employee-owned engineering and construction company serving industrial and infrastructure markets. The Mechanical Design Engineer will design, coordinate, and oversee mechanical systems and equipment for industrial facilities, supporting projects from conceptual design through construction. The role also involves preparing technical deliverables, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and vendors, supporting construction, and mentoring junior staff.

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
• Perform 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, as well as coordinate vendor packages and work on vendor submittals and selection
• 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
• More Senior engineers may 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 deliverables such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, 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
• Senior Engineers may lead projects, and 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 more junior 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 3 years of industry related mechanical engineering experience performing the functions as outlined above for Industrial facilities
• experience with cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling for industrial facilities
• Experience leading an engineering and design team and EPC projects for industrial facilities listed above would be required for a more senior level position
• 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)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
• Experience with mechanical design for data centers highly desired
• Preferred experience utilizing AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent)