Kiewit · 13 hours ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Energy
Lone Tree, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $188K/yr
6+ years expKiewit is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of industrial markets. They are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to oversee the engineering and integration of small power and central utility plants, ensuring effective design and construction processes while mentoring early-career engineers.
Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation
Responsibilities
Own the utility backbone: Define and steward standards for small power integration and central utility systems (generation, distribution, metering, and controls) from proposal into the detailed design phase
Front‑end development: Lead small teams of multi-disciplinary engineers and designers to develop project basis‑of‑design, utility master plans, load studies, and conceptual PFDs/P&IDs; develop utility demand/capacity models and expansion strategies for brownfield and greenfield projects
Detailed design support: As the subject matter expert, support design teams related to all systems as needed
EPC integration: Coordinate all aspects of design with the construction and operations teams to optimize layouts, modularization, and installation and commissioning sequencing
Vendor alignment: Lead technical evaluations and value engineering for utility equipment
Cost & schedule influence: Develop and define project scope, identify project risks & opportunities. Support project estimate and schedule development, to align with overall goals and requirements
Client engagement: Serve as a visible SME in meetings, workshops, and design charrettes; translate complex trade‑offs into clear recommendations for stakeholders
Mentorship: Coach early‑career engineers; build a bench for small power/CUS expertise across Kiewit engineering
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical/Process Engineering, or related field
6–12+ years of experience in process/mechanical design for campus utilities (steam/chilled water/HW) and small power generation
Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑discipline coordination, perform technical reviews, and interface with owners and vendors
Excellent communication and technical writing skills
Proficiency with PFDs/P&IDs, hydraulic calculations, and equipment sizing (pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, chillers)
Experience designing facilities with strong constructability awareness
Preferred
P.E. license (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
Experience in design of power and utility systems for campuses, data centers, or large industrial facilities
Familiarity with energy efficiency standards and decarbonization strategies (heat recovery, CHP, electrification)
Proficiency in design tools: PIPE‑FLO/AFT Fathom/Arrow, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and common estimating tools
Benefits
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
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
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