Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

  • Kiewit
  • Centennial, Colorado
  • Full Time

Requisition ID: 177263

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you looking for a Stable, and rewarding career supporting Power generation? There is currently a surge in demand for Power across North America, due to a convergence of many factors that are reshaping the energy landscape like electrification, data center growth, increased cooling needs, decarbonization efforts, and alternative energy solutions. Kiewit is recognized as a leader for those power needs and stands out in the power generation sector due to our engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a lifelong career, growth opportunities and a diverse portfolio of work on large scale projects in Power, come work with us! We are hiring Senior Mechanical Engineers to design mechanical systems and equipment for current and future Power generation EPC projects. , urrent Our engineers and designers are focused on 3D modeling, designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge electrical systems for balance of plant processes in Power Generation.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. With top notch health benefits, a great backlog of work, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success! We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.

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 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 Kiewits construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewits legacy of excellence.

Location

This position is located in our Lone Tree, Colorado office with some flexibility for hybrid/remote options.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects

Perform high complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection,

Develop mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), schematics, specifications, equipment arrangement, and layout drawings, for piping and 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)

Prepare piping calculations of fluid/pressure rates, using AFT FATHOM

Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements and company standards

Prepare requisite mechanical documentation for construction and procurement packages for components

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, as well as provide technical mentoring and/or oversight to more junior engineers

Balance multiple engineering tasks concurrently

Qualifications

At least 10 years experience in mechanical engineering and design performing detailed design of mechanical systems and equipment for Power generation or Carbon Capture.

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university program.

PE license (or in process of completion) preferred.

Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative, with experience and interest in leading projects and other engineers/designers.

Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

Experience performing detailed design through construction, for EPC projects preferred.

Experience creating engineering specifications, P&ID's, and procurement packages is required and working to relevant mechanical and Power ASME codes is required.

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, strong time management skills and attention to detail.

Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives

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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.

Base Compensation: $95,000 - $145,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 05/16/2025 - 07/29/2025

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package thats 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.

Company: Kiewit

Job ID: 489380272
Originally Posted on: 8/14/2025

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