Process Engineer - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking an Entry Level Process Engineer to be a part of our growing Engineering team based in Lenexa, KS that is developing water and wastewater infrastructure solutions across North America.  Looking for ideal candidates to grow the KWE team by helping with the execution and evaluation of project designs.  You will work independently on small projects, or as a part of a large multi-discipline team on larger projects, to develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools/programs/software with a focus on design documentation creation/layout.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.
 

The Kiewit Water Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and control, structural, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on alternative Design-Build (progressive and/or fixed price) and EPC delivery models for complex water projects.  The team brings project solutions to life across North America in the following areas:

• Water Treatment
• Wastewater Treatment
• Desalination
• Water Reuse
• Groundwater Remediation
• Stormwater Recycling
• Pipelines and Conveyance

Location

This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office.

Responsibilities

•    Provide engineering design support for domestic and/or international EPC/EPCm/DB projects whose responsibilities include but not limited to engineering studies, environmental permitting, conceptual and detailed design, plant layouts for water/wastewater treatment systems, industrial water/wastewater systems, and/or desalination systems on projects ranging from moderate to large in size and complexity.
•    Develop and prepare water mass balances, process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for system technologies including coagulation, flocculation, filtration, reverse osmosis (industrial and desalination), ion exchange, condensate polishing, wastewater treatment, chemical handling/storage/injection, and sampling and analysis.
•    Develop and prepare design calculations and specifications for major engineered equipment associated with the above-stated technologies.
•    Develop and prepare design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
•    Assist in preparation, monitoring, and updating project plans, schedules, and budgets to project discipline leadership to ensure successful project completion.
•    Coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, and fabricator(s) to address process-related issues or concerns.
•    Support department managers in achieving performance goals for the department.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Chemical or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited university
•    3.0 Cumulative GPA preferred
•    Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.  
•    General knowledge of process/water treatment technologies as applicable in the Municipal, industrial water/wastewater and/or desalination industry.
•    Proficient in chemistry, thermodynamics, hydraulics, and fluid mechanics
•    Works well in a team environment
•    Willingly accepts multiple assignments with demonstrated flexibility in changing workload and priorities
•    Good communication skills
•    Demonstrated analytical skills
•    Proficient in basic computer programs utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, e-mail and other computer operations within the Microsoft Office product suite.
•    Knowledgeable in engineering software, specifically Mathcad, ASPEN, BioWin, GSP-X or Matlab preferred.

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.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.