What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level Civil Engineer - Power Engineering position at kiewit.valhalla.stage?
Requisition ID: 174306
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit has an immediate opening for a mid-level Civil Engineer to join the engineering team in Lenexa, KS. The Civil Engineer will support or lead projects in site development for a wide variety of industries. The successful candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a focus on collaboration while providing administrative, technical, quality, and safety leadership for the engineers and designers of their teams. #LI-LW1
District Overview
Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to 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 our Lenexa, KS office with opportunity for hybrid work.
Responsibilities
- Independently evaluate, select and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to site development projects.
- Develop site designs that may include analysis, calculations, research, material selection, layout, etc. necessary to develop required deliverables.
- Execute final design of project elements such as grading and earthwork design, hydrology and hydraulics, roadway and overall site design.
- Oversee creation of surface models utilizing Civil3D and/or other similar design software.
- Support interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are accounted for.
- Create preliminary design concepts and alternatives to support cost estimating.
- Attend project technical meetings and provide coordination to resolve design issues.
- Lead the Designers in the use of data driven design to make intelligent decisions on design solutions and process.
- Develop permit and third-party strategies for projects from the early stages of development through completion of approvals and agreements.
- Utilize knowledge of departmental design standards and applicable engineering codes to review prepared drawings and documents for conformance.
- Plan, schedule, and analyze scope, staffing and budgeting.
- Work closely with construction partners in a collaborative manner to ensure total project success.
- Ensure Quality Control of services and deliverables is followed, in accordance with the Kiewit Company Quality Plan.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in related field (i.e., civil engineering)
- A minimum of 2 years proven civil engineering design experience in this or comparable industries.
- Experience with computer assisted engineering and design software, preferably Autocad Civil 3D, MicroStation, Geopak and/or drainage calculation software
- PE license or the ability to receive a PE license is expected
- Must have an effective level of experience working with spreadsheets and databases.
- Strong project team orientation and networking skills
- High degree of self-motivation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
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 are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
