[Hiring] Thermal Performance Engineer @Kiewit

Role Description

Our Kiewit Engineering Group is seeking a Lead Thermal Performance Engineer who has experience in Power Plant Performance analysis. This individual will:

• Model cycles and assist design of cycles.
• Provide testing assistance of the cycle in the form of creating correction curves and supporting calculations reviews.
• Collect data, calculate test results, and communicate results with various teams involved.
• Occasional travel will be required from project sites to the main office for accurate testing.

Qualifications

• 2-10+ years’ experience in power plant performance analysis and performance modeling and/or performance testing using ASME Performance Test Codes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or other engineering discipline with strong thermodynamic component) from an ABET accredited four-year college or university program.
• Proficiency in thermodynamics, thermodynamic cycles, and fluid mechanics.
• Understanding of power plant equipment operation from a thermodynamic perspective.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Familiarity with distributed control systems a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience in development of XLL add-ins a plus.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of heat balance calculation software (Ebsilon/GateCycle/Thermoflex or similar in-house software) a plus.
• Highly self-motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• This position may require approximately 20%-40% travel in 1-4 week intervals to project sites across North America. Travel percentage is highly dependent on project schedules.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.