Electrical Designer- Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a mid-level Electrical Designer to support EPC project design for power generation. You will develop detailed raceway designs, cable trays and above-ground conduit from concept to completion, collaborating with construction teams to deliver safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that meet client expectations.

Based in Calgary with hybrid work options, you will apply 3D modeling, NEC standards and grounding expertise while contributing to multiple power

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in electrical design.
• Power generation experience preferred.
• Experience in SmartPlant 3D.
• Experience in AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Experience designing cable tray from concept to completion.
• Experience in grounding systems.
• Experience utilizing the NEC.
• Must be able to conceptualize the hierarchical diagram as you…

Responsibilities

• Design cable tray, grounding and lighting systems from concept to completion.
• Perform calculations to size and check allowable fill in conduits and cable tray systems according to NEC requirements.
• Route electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule.
• Perform layout of electrical equipment in electrical buildings.
• Develop 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills.
• Check and navigate in the 3D models for interferences and constructability.
• Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC requirements.
• Design and draft intermediate electrical drawings.
• Little to no supervision required to apply standard correctly to design.
• Initiates development of personal objectives aligned with those of the organization.
• Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
• Complies with company standards to produce quality deliverables.
• Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development.
• Participates at project meetings as required.

Skills

Electrical design

Power generation

3D layout

Tools

SmartPlant 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

NEC knowledge

Job description

Requisition ID: 182762

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Mid-level role supporting EPC project design work for power generation projects.
Designer are responsible for developing detailed raceway designs including cable
tray and above ground conduit from concept to completion. Our staff leads and
collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-drive
engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that
achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

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, 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 our Calgary, Alberta office with opportunity for
hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Design cable tray, grounding and lighting systems from concept to completion


• Perform calculations to size and check allowable fill in conduits and cable
  tray systems according to NEC requirements


• Routes electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule


• Perform layout of electrical equipment in electrical buildings


• Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills


• Checks and navigates in the 3D models for interferences and constructability


• Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC requirements


• Design and draft intermediate electrical drawings


• Little to no supervision required to apply standard correctly to design


• Initiates development of personal objectives aligned with those of the
  organization


• Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person
  productivity


• Complies with company standards to produce quality deliverables


• Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development


• Participates at project meeting as required

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in electrical design


• Power Generation experience preferred


• Experience in SmartPlant 3D


• Experience in AutoCAD or MicroStation


• Experience designing cable tray from concept to completion


• Experience in grounding systems


• Experience utilizing the NEC


• Must be able to conceptualize the a hiermatic diagram a you…...

Working Conditions

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.

• 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.