Design Project Engineer

at  Kiewit Corporation

Requisition ID: 171876
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Project Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

The BSVII CP2 - Tunnel & Track Project is the first progressive design build in the transit space. It is a 5.2-mile-long tunnel with 3 underground stations (Diridon, Downtown San Jose, and 28th Street/Little Portugal) and 2 portals (West Portal/Newhall Yard and East Portal). The tunnel will be constructed with a single, large-bore diameter. It will have an inside diameter of 48’ - 48.5’ and an outside diameter of 53’. This project will be one of the top five largest tunnels made with a single-large-bore machine. The Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) is 800 feet long and will excavate and put up the concrete tunnel liners.
We are seeking a Design Project Engineer, working directly for the Design Manager and Deputy Design Manager for BSVII CP2 Tunnel Project in San Jose. In this role, you’ll help the Design Managers deliver the design of this progressive design-build project. You’ll provide oversight of the Design Comment Resolution Process, as well as review all requests for information to the client. You’ll be responsible for compiling the monthly design progress reports for the internal Joint Venture as well as the client. You’ll be a key participant in both Design Management, Internal Executive and Owner Weekly meetings as the generator and note taker of the meeting minutes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (Preferred)
• 5+ years of directly related experience in delivery of alternative delivery (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMGC/CMAR, EPC, etc projects)
• Proven experience in transportation/infrastructure projects; and experience in delivery of projects in other transportation service sectors (rail & transit, aviation and ports) is preferable.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job doneAbility to work independently as well as part of a team #LI-MD1

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

Base Compensation: $115,000 - $147,000

(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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

• Coordinate multi-discipline technical teams as requested by the Design Manager.
• Responsible for completion of project design tasks:
• Monthly Owner Progress Report
• Monthly Joint Venture Operational Report
• Weekly Manager’s Report
• Coordination of Project Engineering Team – VTA and KST
• Lead Preparation of Weekly Design Management Agenda
• Lead Preparation of Bi-Weekly of Internal Senior Manager Agenda
• Oversee the Comment Resolution Process for all Design Submittals and generate reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Support Monitoring and control cost of the design
• Work with discipline leads to track progress of design deliverables including updating physical percent complete for applicable design packages.
• Attend and participate in public and private Owner meetings in conjunction with Senior Design Managers, Project Managers, and Discipline leads. This includes being able to report on project status as appropriate