Senior Structural Engineer - Equipment Engineering

Overview

Requisition : 179130
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) is seeking a highly experienced Senior Structural Engineer specializing in temporary works, heavy lift, and heavy haul rigging engineering. This role provides senior-level technical expertise in the design, analysis, testing, and implementation of engineered lifting and hauling systems used in the construction of power plants, including advanced nuclear facilities. The position requires a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who can lead complex engineering efforts, collaborate effectively with construction operations, and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of field activities.

Primary office location:
The Woodlands, TX with the ability to have a hybrid schedule. This role requires occasional travel to project sites, fabrication yards, or testing locations (approximately 1–2 times per month). Field conditions may involve exposure to active construction environments, heavy equipment, and variable weather.

• Lead the design and structural analysis of temporary works systems, including shoring, falsework, lifting frames, rigging assemblies, heavy-haul components, and other engineered construction means and methods.
• Coordinate closely with construction operations, field engineers, and project teams to ensure constructability, safety, and alignment with project execution strategies.
• Management of projects including design, fabrication, and testing of rigging products.
• Oversee development of layouts, specifications, and procedures for testing heavy lift and heavy haul components.
• Provide peer reviews, design checks, and technical oversight for temporary works and rigging designs completed by others.
• Support bid-phase and early design-stage efforts by identifying solutions, construction sequencing considerations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in structural analysis, rigging engineering, and Kiewit temporary works practices.
• Stamp and seal engineering packages within professional licensure limits and Kiewit engineering procedures.
• Ensure deliverables meet client and project specifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state, with ability to obtain additional licensure as needed.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant engineering experience, with strong background in temporary works, heavy lift/heavy haul engineering, or complex structural design.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software and engineering drafting/modeling tools (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Strong understanding of construction methods, field execution constraints, rigging fundamentals, and engineered lifting best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated familiarity with ASME, AISC, OSHA, and related standards.
• Regular, reliable attendance. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Strong technical judgment and ability to develop practical engineered solutions.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and engineering standards compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under schedule constraints.

• Experience supporting engineering and construction activities for nuclear power projects.
• Advanced expertise in fabrication of steel structures, heavy lift rigging, and/or heavy-haul transport systems.
• Experience in design, fabrication, and testing of mechanical systems (hydraulic powered winches, rams, motors, etc).
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

• 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 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.