Project Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Idaho Falls, ID

Project Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Idaho Falls, ID

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an Assistant Project Engineer to join our Engineering and Operations Team that is focused on the carbon-free technologies such as Small Modular Reactors. The Assistant Project Engineer in this position must have an aptitude for practical engineering, a willingness to immerse one's self in the position and rapidly learn the business, ability to work with little supervision, have strong leadership skills, and be willing to travel periodically.

As an EPC Assistant Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, assisting in managing a team of field and cost engineers. Do you have strong interpersonal and information management skills? In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the project manager and the team for technical, cost, schedule information. Do you have strong mentorship skills? You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you with a succession plan to project management.

The position is located in Idaho Falls, ID.

Responsibilities

• Perform integrated engineering processes to fulfill project requirements and achieve target dates.
• Author and review designs, specifications, analyses, and drawings in compliance with engineering principles and applicable standards.
• Prepare and review design concept drawings for equipment using input from various technical disciplines.
• Recognizes, defines, and resolves problems within assigned area.
• Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates' work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
• Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log.
• Compliance with strict quality assurance standards and on time delivery.
• Travel (less than 20% of time)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited, four-year university.
• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-5+ years' work experience in construction or engineering.
• Knowledge, application and understanding of ASME Codes is desired.
• Excellent attention to detail and capability for producing error-free documents.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of engineering design practices and principles (e.g. interference checks, tolerance stack-ups, fits, GD&T).
• Experience with using industry codes to develop equipment design.
• Experience working with engineers and fabricators to develop designs and drawings.
• Experience in the preparation of equipment sizing calculations, P&ID, PFD, and General Arrangement drawings for skid mounted or permanent equipment packages.

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.

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.