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Requisition ID: 180474
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Does the chance to make positive impacts to communities excite you? Do you consider yourself a high performer? Creative? Committed to high-quality work? If so, you may have a future in design engineering at Kiewit! We’re known for creating innovative, world-class construction projects — many are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. How do we do it? We hire only the best and we employ them to do career-defining work that changes how people get the power they rely on through the United States, Canada, and Mexico. You bring your talent, skills, and drive to succeed. We’ll provide the training, on-the-job experience and responsibility from day one that will shape your professional growth. Let’s go!
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery. Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:
- Gas-fired generation
- Power delivery
- Environmental retrofits
- Renewables and new technology
- Water/wastewater
We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
Location
This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; or Phoenix/Tempe, AZ. For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once the new office is established.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects
- Perform intermediate complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection
- Develop mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for power plant systems including steam cycles, boiler feed, condensate, water treatment, flue gas, hydrogen, fuel handling, heat transfer systems, and utility systems
- Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers and pumps
- Prepare mechanical engineering designs, equipment lists, general arrangements, aux power demands, and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
- Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements and company standards
- Prepare requisite mechanical documentation for construction
- Assist in the development of schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion
- Coordinate with other drafters, designers, and engineers and review work progress and results
- Balance multiple engineering tasks concurrently
Qualifications
- At least 5 years’ experience in mechanical engineering and design. Experience in the power industry, electrical utilities or industrial markets, would be advantages, but not required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year institution or equivalent program.
- PE license preferred, but not required
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Working Conditions
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.
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Align Your Credentials to Kiewit's Craft Standards
Kiewit evaluates Manufacturing Associates on applied technical skills tied to energy construction and industrial production. Document any certifications in welding, fabrication, or quality control before applying. Credentials that map to field-adjacent manufacturing strengthen your profile considerably.
Target Kiewit's Fabrication and Infrastructure Divisions
Not all Kiewit divisions hire Manufacturing Associates with the same frequency. Focus on their power, oil and gas, and industrial construction segments, where manufacturing support roles appear most consistently and sponsorship need is highest.
Browse Open Roles Through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Manufacturing Associate openings at Kiewit by visa type and location. This lets you prioritize postings where sponsorship is actively available rather than cold-applying and asking later.
Clarify OPT or CPT Authorization Early in Interviews
If you're on F-1 status, confirm your OPT or CPT authorization dates align with Kiewit's onboarding timeline before your final interview round. A start date that falls outside your authorized period can stall or void an offer, even with sponsorship intent confirmed.
Understand the LCA Filing Step for H-1B Offers
Before Kiewit can file your H-1B petition with USCIS, they must complete a Labor Condition Application through DOL certifying the offered wage meets prevailing wage requirements for your work location. Knowing this step exists helps you ask the right questions about timeline.
Ask Specifically About PERM Sponsorship Timelines
Kiewit sponsors Green Card pathways for manufacturing roles in some cases. Ask your recruiter directly whether the Manufacturing Associate position qualifies for EB-2 or EB-3 PERM sponsorship, and when that process typically begins relative to your hire date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Manufacturing Associates?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Manufacturing Associate roles. The process requires Kiewit to first file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL, then submit an H-1B petition to USCIS. Cap-subject candidates must be selected in the annual H-1B lottery, so timing your application cycle and confirming sponsorship intent early in the hiring process matters.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Manufacturing Associate roles?
Kiewit supports several work authorization pathways for Manufacturing Associates, including H-1B for specialty occupation workers, F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles, and J-1 visa for exchange visitors. For longer-term employment, Kiewit also sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways through the PERM labor certification process.
How do I apply for Manufacturing Associate jobs at Kiewit?
You can find and apply for Manufacturing Associate positions at Kiewit through Migrate Mate, which filters open roles by visa sponsorship type so you can identify postings where your authorization aligns. When applying, tailor your materials to Kiewit's energy and industrial construction focus, emphasizing hands-on manufacturing experience, relevant technical certifications, and any prior work on large-scale infrastructure projects.
What qualifications does Kiewit look for in Manufacturing Associate candidates?
Kiewit typically expects Manufacturing Associate candidates to have a relevant technical degree or applied training in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience with fabrication, quality assurance, or production processes in energy or heavy construction environments is valued. Certifications in welding, materials handling, or safety compliance strengthen an application, particularly for roles tied to field manufacturing operations.
How do I manage the timing between a Kiewit offer and my visa filing?
Once Kiewit extends an offer, the H-1B filing window and your current status expiration need to line up. If you're transitioning from OPT, confirm your EAD expiration date and whether a cap-gap extension applies while a petition is pending. USCIS premium processing, which expedites adjudication to 15 business days, is an option Kiewit can request if your start date is time-sensitive.