Role Overview
Kiewit is hiring a mid-level Mechanical Process Engineer. This is a contract role in Calgary. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Requisition ID: 180549
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Mechanical Process Engineer in the Power Generation sector, you will play a crucial role in the design, procurement, and construction of mechanical systems and equipment used in power plants and other industrial facilities. Your expertise will ensure the efficient and reliable operation of power generation facilities, contributing to the production of sustainable and cost-effective energy.
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 3,000 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 140 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, 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
- Heavy Industrial
- Water/wastewater
We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop exciting projects throughout the project life-cycle. 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 our Calgary, Alberta office.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects
- Perform intermediate complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection
- Develop mechanical piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for facility systems including steam cycles, boiler feed, condensate, water treatment, flue gas, hydrogen, fuel handling, heat transfer systems, carbon dioxide, and utility systems
- Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers, and pumps
- Prepare mechanical engineering designs, equipment lists, general arrangements, aux power demands, and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
- Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards
- Prepare requisite mechanical documentation for construction
- Assist in the development of schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion
- Coordinate with other drafters, designers, and engineers and review work progress and results
- Balance multiple engineering tasks concurrently
Qualifications
- At least 5 years’ experience in mechanical engineering and design. Experience in the power industry, electrical utilities, or industrial markets, would be advantageous, but not required.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline is required.
- P.Eng. license preferred, but not required.
- Highly 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.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Mechanical Process Engineer position at Kiewit?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Kiewit. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Mechanical Process Engineer position at Kiewit located?
This position is based in Calgary. Kiewit has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Mechanical Process Engineer at Kiewit earn?
Kiewit has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Mechanical Process Engineer role at Kiewit posted?
This role was posted on April 22, 2026 (52 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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