Structural Engineer - Nuclear Solutions-Early Career

Requisition : 179997 Job Level: Entry Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Department: Design Engineering Market: Nuclear Employment Type: Full Time Position 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 Department of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

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. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well as our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost‑effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

We are looking to hire an early‑career structural engineer with dedication to renewable energy to join our growing team.

• Lenexa, KS
• Oak Ridge, TN
• Houston, TX
• Other locations may be considered.

• Perform intermediate calculations under the supervision of a more senior engineer.
• Solves problems using well established scientific principles.
• Perform static and dynamic analyses utilizing software tools with supervision of a more senior engineer.
• Actively participate in designing buildings and building foundations, equipment platforms and foundations, pipe racks, and miscellaneous concrete and steel structures.
• Prepare quantities, cost estimates, and other supporting documentation for projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and regulatory endorsed industry codes and standards for all deliverables.
• Follow and ensure compliance with Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Quality Assurance.
• Support preparation of estimates, FEED, Detailed engineering, procurement and construction support activities.
• Support preparation of project design criteria, design calculations, and technical specification documents.
• Support structural department tools and workflows initiatives.
• Interface with designers and review drawings prior to sealing them.
• Comply with engineering and project change management requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (Master’s is an asset).
• EIT status (Passed PE exam is an asset).
• 1–4 years of structural engineering design experience.
• Familiarity with North American design codes.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail‑oriented and organized.

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• 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 core hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work paid overtime as required.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY – may work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $95,000/yr – $100,000/yr
Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.

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, including disability and protected veteran status.