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About the job

Requisition ID: 181893

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 seeking entry level Structural Engineers. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also using these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions provides comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction services throughout North America, with expertise spanning all facets of the nuclear sector—from carbon-free small modular reactors to Department of Energy initiatives. Our services support clients in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure industries.

Supported by Kiewit's 140-year tradition of excellence, our integrated teams deliver solutions that distinguish us within the market. As our nuclear operations continue to grow, adding new locations across the United States, we remain steadfast in our commitment to safety, quality, and innovation, equipping our professionals with advanced technologies and resources.

Joining our team offers unique opportunities for growth and achievement. Employees benefit from rigorous training, continuous skill development, and participation in impactful projects across North America. In addition to a dynamic work environment, Kiewit provides competitive health benefits, a 401k plan, and avenues for professional advancement.

Kiewit offers a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. With more than 2,000 engineers and design professionals, our expertise spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets.

Location

This role is in Oak Ridge, TN or Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

Apply your knowledge of materials, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design

You will perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations, for both static and dynamic load cases for a variety of projects

Assist in the preparation of design calculation packages, develop structural technical specifications, and support designers with design drawing development (based on the analysis performed) for use in work package development and construction activities

Support structural estimation and bid development for project proposals.

There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited university required; EIT certification preferred

Must be legally authorized to work without requiring sponsorship for employement to begin or continue employment with our company

GPA above 3.0 preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office; preferred experience with structural analysis software (SAP2000, RISA connection, AutoCAD/Revit, FEA software)

Strong work ethic and initiative required

Must be a US citizen with documentation for badge access

Pass a security questionnaire and background check appropriate to position duties

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.