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Kiewit Corporation

Mechanical Design Engineers II-Lead-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Kiewit Corporation, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955

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Position Overview Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? We are seeking experienced

Mechanical Design Engineers

to join our Nuclear Mechanical Engineering Estimating team. You will be involved with the earliest phase of engineering for nuclear projects by creating engineering deliverables to support cost estimates.

At Kiewit, we are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

District Overview Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full‑service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear‑related market from carbon‑free, small modular reactors to DOE science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live in and support.

Location The position is located in Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, or Oak Ridge, TN.

Responsibilities

Design Development

: Create and assess concept drawings (P&ID’s, equipment specifications) for equipment using multidisciplinary input.

Technical Documentation

: Review designs, specifications, and drawings to understand the scope of the project/estimate. Perform equipment and pipe sizing calculations.

Problem Solving

: Identify, define, and resolve issues within assigned scope.

Travel

: Occasional travel required (less than 10%).

Qualifications

Education

: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or nuclear engineering from an accredited four‑year university.

Experience

: 3‑5+ years in design engineering.

Technical Expertise

:

Proficient in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes.

Skilled in engineering design principles (pump calculations, pipe sizing calculations, basic equipment specification).

Familiar with creating P&ID, PFD, and general arrangement drawings.

Soft Skills

: Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving.

Working Conditions

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.

FIELD ROLES ONLY

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Compensation Base Compensation: $100,000/yr - $104,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Benefits We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit

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