
Mid-Level Structural Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering
Chattanooga, TN · HybridFull-time$95–100K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Mid-Level Structural Engineer will support Kiewit Power Engineering’s construction process through structural design engineering for power generation projects. The role includes developing conceptual designs, performing or reviewing calculations, preparing plans, coordinating with project partners, and managing project deliverables. For Chattanooga-based roles, work starts remotely and transitions to a hybrid or in-office arrangement once the new office is established.
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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
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Prepare designs for assigned structure(s) including research, selection of lateral force resisting system, analysis, and drawing preparation for power generation projects.
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Apply department and industry standards when preparing calculations, project drawings, and project specifications.
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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.
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Research new markets and adapt current process and workflows to successfully execute project deliverables.
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Coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, fabricator(s), and owners to address structural-related issues or concerns.
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Prepare, monitor, and update project plans, schedules, and budgets (including staffing needs) to project management and department management.
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Support department managers in achieving performance goals for the department.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural engineering program from an ABET-accredited four-year program
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At least 5-years of experience in structural engineering and design.
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Experience in the power industry or industrial markets is preferred.
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Functional in utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer operations.
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Knowledgeable in engineering software. SAP2000, SAFE, and Mathcad are preferred.
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General knowledge of engineering standards including ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, and IBC.
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Licensed Professional Engineer preferred
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Other Requirements:
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Regular, reliable attendance
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Work productively and meet deadlines timely
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Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
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Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
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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
- Tennessee median$115–175K/yr43 salary ranges
- US median$100–155K/yr1,940 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $98K, is 33% below the Tennessee median midpoint ($145K) — in the middle half of Structural Engineer salary ranges in Tennessee.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 88 open Structural Engineer jobs in Tennessee and 3,146 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Tennessee
- Sargent & Lundy21 open
- Jacobs11 open
- CDM Smith7 open
- 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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