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Structural Designer-Lenexa-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
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What they do
A Civil or Architectural Designer or Drafter prepares detailed drawings for building plans and architectural designs. Creates drawings according to specifications provided by an architect, and uses computer-aided design and drafting technology.
$65,969 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Requisition ID:
- 181263
Job Level:
- Entry Level
Home District/Group:
- Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department:
- Drafting & Design
Market:
- Nuclear
Employment Type:
- Full Time
- Position Overview
- Does the chance to change a skyline excite you?
- District Overview
- Kiewit Nuclear Solutions.
- Location
- This position may be located in a KNS regional office (Lenexa, Oak Ridge, Aiken, Idaho Falls, Houston).
- Responsibilities
- Utilize 3D design software such as SmartPlant 3D, Bentley OpenPlant, AutoCAD Plant 3D (or other 3D design software) to create 3D equipment models based off equipment drawings and provide technical guidance to lower-level designers/drafters to ensure work is completed accurately and to our standards.
- Design piping systems and generate isometric drawings for systems typical industrial facilities and power generation facilities, but not limited to, process steam, process water, drains, and general plant/facility water, compressed air, and gas systems, condensate, blowdown, circulating water, cooling and chilled water, and underground piping utilities.
- Perform early project design work related to facility layout and equipment general arrangement.
- Develop, monitor and check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
- Navigate 3D models and check for interferences and constructability.
- Support the construction team including representing the design team on-site, answering RFI's, providing creative design solutions, etc.
- Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project or department development.
- Coordinate with 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.
- Develop schedules, work assignments, staffing requirements and support detailed estimates to ensure successful project completion.
- Reports task progress to Lead Designer. \#LI-LH1
- Qualifications
- Bachelor's or associate degree in computer Aided Design and Drafting Technology, Engineering or related field. Applicable field experience is acceptable.
- Experience with design software such as SmartPlant 3D (or similar plant design 3D software) and Microstation and AutoCAD is desired.
- A minimum of 0-5 years of 3D modeling/detailed design experience Experience validating and coordinating with other disciplines for compliance with layouts is preferred.
- Experience in Nuclear, Industrial, Power, Oil ang gas, performing balance of plant type of design, (piping, pumps, valves, heating, cooling systems, is required) is desired.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- DOE and Commercial Nuclear experience preferred but not required.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident.
- 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.
FIELD ROLES ONLY
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary