Lead/Senior Electrical Designer - Kiewit Power

Lead/Senior Electrical Designer - Kiewit Power

We are seeking experienced Sr. Electrical Designers to lead design projects and teams in our Power Generation engineering organization. You can expect to work on diverse projects, work with innovative engineering design teams, and utilize the best tools and processes to execute your work. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit's module fabrication and 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. This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your electrical design skills and implement innovative solutions and make a lasting impact, as Kiewit continues to expand in the power generation market. We stand out in the power generation sector due to our EPC expertise, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. With top-notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit for a lasting career - not just a project. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.

This position is based out of Lenexa, KS. We do offer relocation assistance to that location. We will consider candidates near one of our remote offices (Houston, Raleigh, Atlanta, Charlotte, Phoenix).

Responsibilities

Lead electrical designs for Power Generation projects, utilizing applicable local and national engineering codes. Designs include equipment and systems layout, duct bank, embedded conduit, cable tray, grounding and lighting design, from concept to completion utilizing engineering documents, sketches and vendor data. Lead project, hands on with the design, lead other designers on the team, providing mentoring and training and growth opportunities. Perform forecasting, scheduling and budgeting functions for your projects, and provide project progression updates to leadership. Coordinates with project team by utilizing the Project Database: Request for Review Process, Holds List, ECN, Request for information from other disciplines, and all other applicable functions. Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills. Checks and navigates in the 3D models for interferences and constructability. Routes electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule. Model electrical components using vendor submittals and electrical designs Perform calculations to check allowable fill in conduits and cable tray systems according to NEC requirements and size pull boxes. Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC requirements. Gathers information needed to develop design and verify voltage separation requirements are met. Creates plan drawings and details for electrical deliverables. Analyze, inspect, and construct designs while adhering to electrical quality standards and department procedures Checks design for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking. Resolves checked drawings; prove and understand comments made. Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development. Acts as a field resource to assist construction in field resolution on issues.

Qualifications

At least 10 years' experience in electrical design preferably in the Power Generation industry or from Oil &Gas/Petrochemical. Must have significant 3D modeling experience and leading other designers in electrical plant equipment/systems design. Experience must includes duct bank design, embeds, grounding, cable trays, lighting, conduit, circuit routing in 3D environment, heat trace, drawings, schematics, P&ID's, power plans and experience with clash detection. Experience utilizing 3D programs such as Smartplant3D (SP3D), MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, AVEVA, Plant3D, OpenPlant or similar 3D programs, and experience/knowledge of the latest computer operating systems. Must have experience conceptualizing designs in a 3D environment. Experience working multi-discipline team environment while mentoring, training and developing other designers on a project. Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight. Must have experience leading and managing a project, including project scope/schedule and budget and forecasting Strong written and verbal communication skills

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 full-time 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.