Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking an Early Career Mechanical Engineer for the Lenexa, KS office. The role involves contributing to project success by establishing, maintaining, and improving company standards and tools. You will gain experience in mechanical or process engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of various mechanical systems for:
• Biogas
• Bulk solids material handling
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Pump stations and pipeline conveyance
• Groundwater remediation
• Stormwater recycling
• Other industrial facilities and equipment, including:
• Process piping
• Conveying systems
• Dust collection
• General plant/facility water, compressed air, steam, and gas systems.
• Mechanical system design includes preparing calculations for both pressurized and gravity driven systems to size lines, material selection, and correct Code requirement application.
• Prepare design calculations and equipment specifications for:
• Biogas
• Bulk solids material handling
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Pump stations and pipeline conveyance
• Groundwater remediation
• Stormwater recycling
• Other industrial facilities, including:
• Bulk solids conveyors
• Dust collection equipment
• Bins/tanks
• Pumps
• Heat exchangers
• Boilers
• Other process equipment.
• Review project contracts, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual documents and incorporate into the design.
• Perform detailed technical bid analyses for equipment.
• Generate and check design deliverables such as PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, and vendor shop drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Support the construction team, including representing the design team on-site, answering RFIs, and providing creative design solutions.
• Coordinate with other design partners (internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers.
• Assist in developing schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements.
• Perform early project design work such as conceptual studies, process flow diagram development, preliminary equipment sizing and selection, and general facility layout/arrangement.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project or department development.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Familiarity with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software.
• Understanding of design documentation creation and layouts.
• Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exhibit flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following:
• Biogas
• Bulk solids material handling
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Pump stations and pipeline conveyance
• Groundwater remediation
• Stormwater recycling
• Process piping
• Industrial boilers and chillers
• Other industrial facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year university.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• GPA above 3.0 preferred.
• Experience with AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent) is a plus.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others.
• Perform work safely and effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work during normal operating hours, and overtime and weekends as required.
• May require up to 25% travel.