Senior-Level Electrical Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Senior-Level Electrical Designer – Kiewit Power Engineering

We are seeking Senior and Lead Electrical Designers to join our innovative Power Engineering team. Kiewit is recognized as a leader for power needs, with a strong focus on 3D modeling, designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting‑edge electrical systems for power generation projects across North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and teams, delivering electrical designs and 3D models for power generation projects using SmartPlant3D and Navisworks, applying applicable engineering national and local codes.
• Design component and complete system layouts (duct bank, embedded conduit, cable tray, grounding and lighting systems) from concept to completion, utilizing engineering documents, sketches or vendor data.
• Generate raceway, lighting and power plans, sections, P&IDs, and perspective drawings from the 3D model.
• Manage schedule, scope, budgets and forecasts for assigned projects; lead team meetings and report on project progression to project lead.
• Coordinate with project team via the Project Database: Request for Review Process, Holds List, ECN, RFI, and other applicable functions.
• Develop 3D models, check for interferences and constructability, and mentor junior staff on the project.
• Route electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule.
• Model electrical components using vendor submittals and electrical designs.
• Perform calculations for conduit and cable tray sizing according to NEC and size pull boxes.
• Gather information to verify voltage separation requirements.
• Create plan drawings and details for electrical deliverables.
• Analyze, inspect, and construct designs while adhering to electrical quality standards and department procedures.
• Resolve checked drawings, understanding and addressing comments.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project development.
• Act as a field resource to assist construction with field resolution of issues.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical component and systems design with recent experience in Electrical Physical Design (circuit and raceway) in power or heavy industry.
• Highly proficient with 3D modeling, preferably in SmartPlant3D; proficiency in other 3D CAD tools acceptable.
• Experience in power generation electrical design preferred.
• Experience generating raceway, lighting, and power plans, sections, P&IDs and perspective drawings from 3D models.
• Ability to manage schedule, scope, budgets and forecasts; lead team meetings and report progress.
• Proven ability to lead others on a project; work in a fast‑paced, multi‑discipline team environment.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting on a project required for Lead Electrical Designers.
• Independent work with limited direction and oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to mentor junior designers.

Location

Hybrid schedule available. Based at any of our regional offices: Lenexa (KS), Lone Tree (CO), Houston (TX), Detroit (MI), Phoenix (AZ), Chattanooga (TN), Charlotte (NC), Raleigh (NC), Boston (MA), Woodcliff Lake (NJ), or New York City (NY). Remote flexibility also available.

Compensation

$104,000 – $150,000 per year (actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, skill set, and/or location).

Benefits

Top‑tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering employees and dependents; voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs; life insurance; disability; retirement plans with matching; generous paid time off; 401K plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.