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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180100
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are adding Senior Mechanical Engineers due to project growth. With Kiewit, you are at the center of designing and delivering the systems that power America’s most complex industrial facilities. This is a role for engineers who want to see their work built—who thrive in fast‑paced, design‑build environments where technical depth, field awareness, and problem‑solving directly shape project outcomes. You’ll work on everything from utility systems and process equipment to heavy industrial infrastructure, collaborating with construction teams to turn engineered concepts into safe, constructible, cost‑effective solutions. At Kiewit, Mechanical Engineers don’t sit on the sidelines—they drive scope, influence design decisions, and help deliver projects that keep industries running. Candidates shall have a minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical or process engineering, that want to design and see it built. We are looking for specific experience with one or more of the following: balance of plant design, biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, process piping, industrial boilers and chillers, or experience with cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling for industrial facilities. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career. This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your mechanical design skills and implement innovative solutions and make a lasting impact, as Kiewit continues to expand in the Industrial marketplace. If you desire to diversify your experience, and work on different types of facilities, and want to work on EPC, large scale projects, we want to talk with you.
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 3,000 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 140 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 Industrial and Water Engineering Group, which includes mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Consumer Products, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Buildings, Pulp and Paper, Mineral Processing, Renewable Natural Gas, and Industrial Water and Utilities.
Location
This position can be based near one of our main Kiewit design locations - Colorado-Lone Tree, Kansas-Lenexa, Texas-Houston. Some consideration will be made for fully remote candidates that meet and exceed our requirements. We offer relocation assistance to the district office in Lenexa Kansas.
Responsibilities
- Provide design, coordination, and oversight of various mechanical systems typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, 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.
- Manage the completion of all project design calculations and equipment specifications typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, bulk solids conveyors, dust collection equipment, bins/tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, and other process equipment.
- Coordinate and communicate all aspects of the project’s mechanical design within multi-disciplinary teams; including the management and oversight of third party engineering.
- Review project contracts, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual documents and incorporate into the design as required to ensure the project meets or exceeds project goals.
- Provide oversight and coordination of projects, working with the assigned design managers and project managers, to meet project budgets and schedules for all mechanical discipline activities.
- Manage other design partners (both internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers assigned to the project or task and review work progress and results.
- Perform detailed technical bid analyses for equipment typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities.
- Generate and check design deliverables such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, process simulations, 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 RFI’s, providing creative design solutions, etc.
- Develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.
- Perform early project design work such as conceptual studies, process flow diagram development, mass/energy balances, preliminary equipment sizing and selection, and general facility layout/arrangement.
- Train, mentor, and advise peers and support staff on proper application of industry standards and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year university.
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred or willing to obtain.
- A minimum of 10 years of industry related engineering experience performing the functions as outlined above for Industrial facilities. Experience with mechanical design for data centers highly desired or experience with cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling for industrial facilities. Experience with Alternative Project Delivery (Design/Build, EPC) projects highly desired.
- Experience leading an engineering and design team and design projects as a lead/senior engineer is preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in basic computing programs including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Preferred experience utilizing AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent).
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.
Base Compensation:
$125,000/yr - $170,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/20/2026 - 07/27/2026
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.
Requisition ID: 180100
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are adding Senior Mechanical Engineers due to project growth. With Kiewit, you are at the center of designing and delivering the systems that power America’s most complex industrial facilities. This is a role for engineers who want to see their work built—who thrive in fast‑paced, design‑build environments where technical depth, field awareness, and problem‑solving directly shape project outcomes. You’ll work on everything from utility systems and process equipment to heavy industrial infrastructure, collaborating with construction teams to turn engineered concepts into safe, constructible, cost‑effective solutions. At Kiewit, Mechanical Engineers don’t sit on the sidelines—they drive scope, influence design decisions, and help deliver projects that keep industries running. Candidates shall have a minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical or process engineering, that want to design and see it built. We are looking for specific experience with one or more of the following: balance of plant design, biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, process piping, industrial boilers and chillers, or experience with cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling for industrial facilities. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career. This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your mechanical design skills and implement innovative solutions and make a lasting impact, as Kiewit continues to expand in the Industrial marketplace. If you desire to diversify your experience, and work on different types of facilities, and want to work on EPC, large scale projects, we want to talk with you.
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 3,000 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 140 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 Industrial and Water Engineering Group, which includes mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Consumer Products, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Buildings, Pulp and Paper, Mineral Processing, Renewable Natural Gas, and Industrial Water and Utilities.
Location
This position can be based near one of our main Kiewit design locations - Colorado-Lone Tree, Kansas-Lenexa, Texas-Houston. Some consideration will be made for fully remote candidates that meet and exceed our requirements. We offer relocation assistance to the district office in Lenexa Kansas.
Responsibilities
- Provide design, coordination, and oversight of various mechanical systems typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, 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.
- Manage the completion of all project design calculations and equipment specifications typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, bulk solids conveyors, dust collection equipment, bins/tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, and other process equipment.
- Coordinate and communicate all aspects of the project’s mechanical design within multi-disciplinary teams; including the management and oversight of third party engineering.
- Review project contracts, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual documents and incorporate into the design as required to ensure the project meets or exceeds project goals.
- Provide oversight and coordination of projects, working with the assigned design managers and project managers, to meet project budgets and schedules for all mechanical discipline activities.
- Manage other design partners (both internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers assigned to the project or task and review work progress and results.
- Perform detailed technical bid analyses for equipment typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities.
- Generate and check design deliverables such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, process simulations, 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 RFI’s, providing creative design solutions, etc.
- Develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.
- Perform early project design work such as conceptual studies, process flow diagram development, mass/energy balances, preliminary equipment sizing and selection, and general facility layout/arrangement.
- Train, mentor, and advise peers and support staff on proper application of industry standards and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year university.
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred or willing to obtain.
- A minimum of 10 years of industry related engineering experience performing the functions as outlined above for Industrial facilities. Experience with mechanical design for data centers highly desired or experience with cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling for industrial facilities. Experience with Alternative Project Delivery (Design/Build, EPC) projects highly desired.
- Experience leading an engineering and design team and design projects as a lead/senior engineer is preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in basic computing programs including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Preferred experience utilizing AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent).
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.
Base Compensation:
$125,000/yr - $170,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/20/2026 - 07/27/2026
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 project types
Kiewit's Mechanical Engineer roles often sit within power, oil and gas, or heavy industrial construction. Framing your experience around systems like HVAC, piping, rotating equipment, or plant utilities strengthens your fit for their energy-focused work.
Target roles listed under specific business units
Kiewit posts Mechanical Engineer positions under distinct business units like Power Delivery or Industrial. Applying through the correct unit matters since each has its own hiring pipeline and may have different sponsorship timelines tied to project starts.
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Understand how project-based employment affects H-1B filings
Kiewit's work is often project-driven, which means your H-1B petition may specify a worksite location. If your assignment changes, your employer may need to file an amended petition with USCIS, so clarify this before your start date.
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Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineers?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineer roles. They have an established process for supporting international candidates in technical engineering positions, particularly across their energy and industrial business units. If you're on OPT and targeting H-1B sponsorship, Mechanical Engineering is one of the stronger functions to pursue at Kiewit given consistent hiring demand in this discipline.
How do I apply for Mechanical Engineer jobs at Kiewit?
Apply directly through Kiewit's careers portal at kiewit.com, where roles are organized by business unit and location. You can also browse sponsorship-eligible Mechanical Engineer openings at Kiewit through Migrate Mate, which filters by visa type so you can identify positions where international candidates are being actively considered before you invest time in applying.
Which visa types does Kiewit sponsor for Mechanical Engineer roles?
Kiewit sponsors a range of visa categories for Mechanical Engineers, including H-1B, TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals), F-1 OPT and CPT, J-1, and employment-based Green Card pathways such as EB-2 and EB-3. The visa type offered typically depends on your nationality, education level, and the specific role. Confirm which categories apply to your position during the offer stage.
What qualifications does Kiewit look for in Mechanical Engineer candidates?
Kiewit generally expects a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program, with preference for candidates who have experience in energy, power, or heavy industrial environments. Familiarity with piping systems, HVAC, rotating equipment, or plant utilities is an advantage. Senior roles may require or prefer a Professional Engineer license. Project site experience and willingness to relocate are commonly listed requirements.
How do I time my application around visa deadlines as an international candidate?
If you're on F-1 OPT, the H-1B cap-subject filing window opens April 1 each year, with USCIS registration typically in March. To have your employer file on time, you'll need an offer in hand well before registration opens. Targeting Kiewit roles in the November through February window gives your hiring manager enough runway to prepare the petition before the deadline.
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