Structural Designer, Power Engineering

About the Role

As a Structural Designer, you will apply engineering drafting principles and procedures to perform basic engineering drafting work. You will develop drawings and models using information provided by engineers and designers, requiring close guidance and direction. This role involves coordinating with other design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development. You will perform specific design functions for the project as assigned and utilize the Operations Quality Assurance Manual, Operations Drafting/Design Standards Manual, and Department quality standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Report project progression updates and/or issues to the Lead Designer.
• Inform the Manager and/or Lead Designer of project decisions that differ from Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. standards.
• Learn applicable engineering national and local codes.
• Participate in meetings as required.
• Assist in job-related activities with project team members.
• Check design for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance requirements before submitting for checking.
• Develop 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills.
• Develop the capability of checking and navigating in 3D models for interferences and constructability.
• Create plan drawings and details.
• Create Plot Plans and General Arrangement drawings.
• File master sets/originals and superseded drawings as required in a timely manner.
• Complete as-builts by utilizing RFIs, ECNs, and red-marked drawings from construction to develop “Conformed to Construction Records”.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project development.
• Create guidelines, checklists, or other applicable knowledge-based documents as assigned.
• Provide lessons learned throughout the project by utilizing the Lessons Learned Database.
• Gather information needed to develop drawings.
• Resolve checked drawings and understand the comments made.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer-Aided Drafting Program (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, GeoPak, NavisWorks)
• Basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• Ability to communicate through emails and utilize electronic meeting requests.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines, both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Ability to represent Kiewit Engineering and Design in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors, and other external contacts.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Computer Aided Design & Drafting Technology or related field.
• 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 to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Travel

• May serve as a field designer to support projects by performing field measurements.
• Assist construction personnel in reviewing structural drawings and field construction.
• Research Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. drawings and other information, vendor drawings, and O&M manuals.
• Coordinate with Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. office staff.
• Respond to contractor RFIs.