Process Engineer, Carbon Capture - Kiewit Power Engineering

Requisition ID: 181700

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview Kiewit Power Engineering (KPE) has an immediate opening for a Senior Process Engineer in our Carbon Capture market group based in Lenexa, KS, USA. The Carbon Capture market is an exciting and rapidly growing market as the world looks to further reduce carbon emissions. Our Carbon Capture market group is responsible for all projects related to capturing carbon in all industries, including power, industrial, oil and gas and refineries.

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 is based out of Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

• Develop Process Engineering deliverables on mid- to large-size projects or proposals. Process Engineering scope commonly includes all phases of design development, from conceptual engineering, through front-end and detailed engineering, and including field support of startup and performance testing efforts.
• Efficiently and effectively generate design deliverables such as: process design basis, philosophy documents, process simulations, material balances, PFDs (process flow diagrams), P&IDs (piping & instrumentation diagrams), equipment data sheets, man-hour estimating, and engineering calculations (hydraulics, initial equipment sizing, etc.).
• Perform research and recommend technologies, equipment, and material selections.
• Understand client’s key considerations and concerns and address throughout the project lifecycle through technology selection and design philosophy.
• Support business development activities including RFP reviews, proposals, project estimates, engineering fee estimates, etc.
• Serves as technical specialist and point of contact for external or internal customers.
• Identify creative design solutions that optimize project capital or operating costs, equipment reliability, or project schedule.
• Clearly convey concepts verbally, during presentations, and in well-constructed, concise written documents.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and quality oversight for junior and intermediate process engineers through work checking, design reviews, coaching, and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Experience in the power market is highly valued.
• Experience with carbon capture technologies and amine gas purification technologies is highly valued.
• Experience with process simulators, such as HYSYS, Pro II, ProMax, ProTreat, etc.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering required.
• Professional engineers license (PE) is highly valued.

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.