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Requisition ID: 177793
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Drafting & Design
Market: Nuclear
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking entry level I&C Designers. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also using these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.
District Overview
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions provides comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction services throughout North America, with expertise spanning all facets of the nuclear sector—from carbon-free small modular reactors to Department of Energy initiatives. Our services support clients in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure industries.
Supported by Kiewit's 140-year tradition of excellence, our integrated teams deliver solutions that distinguish us within the market. As our nuclear operations continue to grow, adding new locations across the United States, we remain steadfast in our commitment to safety, quality, and innovation, equipping our professionals with advanced technologies and resources.
Joining our team offers unique opportunities for growth and achievement. Employees benefit from rigorous training, continuous skill development, and participation in impactful projects across North America. In addition to a dynamic work environment, Kiewit provides competitive health benefits, a 401k plan, and avenues for professional advancement.
Kiewit offers a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. With more than 2,000 engineers and design professionals, our expertise spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets.
Location
This role is in Oak Ridge, TN or Lenexa, KS.
Responsibilities
- Completes non-routine assignments of limited scope within required timelines and budget
- Increases knowledge through training and practical experience
- Studies codes and standards to complete assignments
- Handles non-routine assignments with limited scope
- Follows company procedures, industry codes, and regulations while gaining experience
- Requests guidance from others and applies information received to contribute to the team
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Automation Technology or High School diploma with at least 2 years’ experience
- 0-2 years relevant experience required
- Works under guidance from senior designer
- Adapts to changing work demands and maintains performance
- Communicates clearly in speech and writing; presents ideas professionally
- Works well in teams; accepts direction and contributes to team success
- Builds cooperative relationships and seeks input from various sources to find solutions
- Consults senior team members for direction
- Basic AutoCAD proficiency; able to interpret drawings
- Handles responsibilities and meets deadlines with supervision
- Must be a US citizen with documentation for badge access
- Pass a security questionnaire and background check appropriate to position duties
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.