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Mechanical Designer

@ Kiewit

Calgary, Alberta

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group is hiring a Mechanical Designer in Calgary, Alberta, for its Power district. The role drafts sketches, piping and instrument diagrams, and 3D models for power plant systems and trains interns and new graduates. The position is full time with normal operating hours, plus overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft sketches, P&IDs and 3D models for power plant systems
  • Check design deliverables against codes and standards
  • Adhere to schedules and work assignments
  • Coordinate with drafters and designers on projects
  • Train and advise interns and new graduates

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 3 years of related design experience
  • Bachelor's degree in drafting and design or related discipline
  • Proficiency in MicroStation, Autodesk and SmartPlant
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and email

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-31

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, overtime, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyDrafting and Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness

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Kiewit

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One of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.

Full company description

At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. 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.

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Reported office locations
  • 1550 Mike Fahey St., Omaha, NE 68102, US
Business categories
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Construction
  • Building Material
  • Mining
  • Transportation
  • Oil and Gas
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  • Kiewit
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Specialties
  • Building
  • Mining
  • Oil
  • Gas & Chemical
  • Power
  • Transportation
  • Water/Wastewater
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Industrial
  • EPC
  • Energy
  • Infrastructure
  • and Design-Build
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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any…

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOmaha, NE
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1884
SpecialtiesBuildingMiningOilGas & ChemicalPowerTransportationWater/WastewaterConstructionEngineeringIndustrial
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Job description

Requisition ID: 180557

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Mechanical Designer, the ideal candidate will draft sketches, piping and instrument diagrams, or model 3D equipment items for power plant systems including steam cycle systems, boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, and air and gas systems. Additonally, this role will train and advise interns and new grads.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation

• Power delivery

• Environmental retrofits

• Renewables and new technology

• Water/wastewater

We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

Location

This position is based out of Calgary, Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Draft sketches, piping and instrument diagrams, or model 3D equipment items for power plant systems including steam cycle systems, boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, and air and gas systems.

• Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.

• Adhere to schedules and work assignments to ensure successful project completion.

• Coordinate with other drafters, designers and other team members assigned to a project or task, and support work progress and results.

• Train and advise interns or new graduates

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ related design experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Drafting and Design or related discipline

• Proficient in basic computer programs including MS Word and Excel, web browsing and e-mail programs

• Knowledge of drafting software including MicroStation, Autodesk, SmartPlant

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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.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

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