Senior Mechanical Engineer, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

• Requisition ID:

• 180827

• Job Level:

• Senior Level

• Home District/Group:

• Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

• Department:

• Design Engineering

• Market:

• Industrial

• Employment Type:

• Full Time
• Position Overview
• Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is seeking a
• Senior Mechanical Engineer
• to help drive the rapid growth of our infrastructure division and support high-impact projects across North America. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced team that's shaping the future of industrial and commercial facilities. In this role, you'll work under the guidance of an Engineering Manager to lead the
• design and development of HVAC, ventilation, pumping systems
• , and other critical mechanical components. You'll contribute to both
• preliminary and detailed engineering
• phases, bringing innovative solutions to complex challenges in large-scale infrastructure environments. If you're passionate about mechanical systems and thrive in a dynamic, project-driven setting, we'd love to hear from you.
• District Overview
• 2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms
• Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers District seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls.

Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus. Clients benefit from Kiewit's proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing to experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit's management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit's legacy of excellence. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures - we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

• Location
• This role is located at either our McClean, VA or Itasca, Illinois location.
• Responsibilities
• + Develop preliminary engineering design and detail engineering design for HVAC, ventilation, pumping stations and other miscellaneous mechanical systems for rail and transit and other industrial and commercial facilities.

+ Perform calculations manually or use applicable software to support design. + Detail engineering design for HVAC, ventilation, pumping stations and other miscellaneous mechanical systems for rail and transit and other industrial and commercial facilities. + Coordinate and integrate design with other disciplines. + Select products, review shop drawings, and approve field test and commissioning reports. + Develop technical reports and white papers. + Perform field survey and field test.

• Qualifications
• + Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering or related fields + Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain one in 12 months is required +
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in facility/building mechanical system design
• + Must have recent
• design experience
• in the development of
• HVAC, ventilation, pumping systems
• , and other critical mechanical components. +
• Large-scale infrastructure project
• exp is required. + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred + Familiar with CAD and modeling software, like AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit + Ability to travel as business requires
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• 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

Base Compensation:

$150,000/yr - $185,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) 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.

Company:

Kiewit