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Mid-Level Structural Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit

Detroit, MI · HybridFull-time$95–100K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$95–100K/yr
Location
Detroit, MIHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Structural Design Engineer supports construction projects through conceptual design, structural calculations, plan development, scheduling, and risk mitigation. The role prepares structural designs and coordinates with internal and external partners on power generation projects. It can start remotely in Detroit and transition to a hybrid or in-office arrangement once the new office is established. The posting requires a relevant ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree and at least five years of structural engineering and design experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Structural DesignStructural AnalysisDrawing PreparationSpreadsheetsDatabasesWord ProcessingComputer OperationsEngineering SoftwareSAP2000SAFEMathcadASCE 7ACI 318AISC 360IBCWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationEnglish

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering5+ Years Structural Engineering ExperiencePower Industry or Industrial Markets ExperienceProfessional Engineer License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Requisition ID: 182982

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Structural Design Engineer, you will be a part of a growing team that supports all aspects of the construction process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing structural calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to keep our construction crews safe.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers delivers expertise across various power generation markets, including fossil fuels, renewables, energy storage, carbon management, geothermal, and hydrogen. Our staff partners with construction teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative solutions that meet client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; or Phoenix/Tempe, AZ.

For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once the new office is established.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare designs for assigned structure(s) including research, selection of lateral force resisting system, analysis, and drawing preparation for power generation projects.

  • Apply department and industry standards when preparing calculations, project drawings, and project specifications.

  • Understand and meet or exceed the requirements of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual requirements.

  • Research new markets and adapt current process and workflows to successfully execute project deliverables.

  • Coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, fabricator(s), and owners to address structural-related issues or concerns.

  • Prepare, monitor, and update project plans, schedules, and budgets (including staffing needs) to project management and department management.

  • Support department managers in achieving performance goals for the department.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural engineering program from an ABET-accredited four-year program

  • At least 5-years of experience in structural engineering and design.

  • Experience in the power industry or industrial markets is preferred.

  • Functional in utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer operations.

  • Knowledgeable in engineering software. SAP2000, SAFE, and Mathcad are preferred.

  • General knowledge of engineering standards including ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, and IBC.

  • Licensed Professional Engineer preferred

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

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.

Base Compensation: $95,000/yr - $100,000/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

How this job compares

Set against the 3,146 open Structural Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–100K/yr
  • Michigan median$95–167K/yr33 salary ranges
  • US median$100–155K/yr1,940 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $98K, is 25% below the Michigan median midpoint ($130K) — in the lowest quarter of Structural Engineer salary ranges in Michigan.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 75 open Structural Engineer jobs in Michigan and 3,146 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (2,701 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,412 of the 3,146 open Structural Engineer jobs (77%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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