Structural Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Requisition ID: 180743 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering 

Department: Drafting & Design 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

The Kiewit Power Engineering Group is seeking several Mid to Senior level Structural Designers to join our growing Calgary team! 

In this role, the Structural Designers should have a good understanding of design modeling, design drawing/document creation, and data exchange using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Experience in foundation and steel design is required.

The ideal candidates will grow with the team by helping to establish, maintain, and improve standards and tools while contributing to project success.

Depending on experience, the position may be at a Mid-Level or Senior level. This position will serve as a technical resource to support junior designers and engineers. Candidates must be comfortable working closely with Structural Design Engineers and other discipline team members to drive coordination and collaboration.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,000 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 140 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery. 
Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management, and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas: 

• Gas-fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits 
• Renewables and new technology 
• Water/wastewater 

We are a highly performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life cycle engaging in exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s 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. 

Location

This position is based out of Calgary, Alberta with flexible work options.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development.
• Review designs for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance requirements prior to submission.
• Report task progress to the Lead Designer.
• Gather required information and collaborate with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.
• Leverage Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and detailed designs.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of department standards and tools.
• Mentor team members in design and modeling techniques, providing guidance and technical support.
• Resolve design issues effectively in coordination with the responsible engineer.

Qualifications

• A technical school degree in Computer Aided Design with a focus on Building Information Modeling (BIM). A combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of 4+ years of structural design experience is required.
• Experience using Tekla is preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Displays leadership and confidence to monitor peers, especially those with less experience in drafting and design.
• Must have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines, both verbally and in written form.
• Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, database, word processing programs.
• Must be able to represent Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors, and any other contacts outside the Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. organization.

Other Requirements

• 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.

We offer our fulltime 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.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.