Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Power Generation)

Kiewit; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support power plant projects across the U.S. The role requires expertise in commissioning, electrical design, and effective communication with project teams, aimed at delivering successful project outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a collaborative spirit and a commitment to safety, contributing to Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

Benefits

Top-notch health benefits

Generous paid time off

401K plan with matching

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in electrical design or commissioning related to Power Plants.
• Familiar with NETA, IEEE Testing standards, and NFPA 70E.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design reviews for Power and Renewable projects.
• Develop electrical energization procedures and oversee testing.
• Travel as needed for audits and energization activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Commissioning

Startup electrical experience

Protective relays

Electrical control

Safety protocols

Job description

Requisition ID:176572

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering

Department:Commissioning

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

We are upgrading, restarting and building new Power plants across the US and are expanding our Commissioning teams around the country. We are looking for experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineers with Power experience, to support project teams from the estimating process through final project completion. In this role, you will participate in various project meetings to to provide electrical commissioning reviews during estimating, engineering, procurement, and construction phases. You will will support the onsite project commissioning team by drafting procedures and assisting onsite with major milestones during commissioning and project startup and will review the project electrical design deliverables throughout the project lifecycle and report issues to the relevant parties, the Commissioning Manager, and the Director of Commissioning.

It is understood that the Commissioning Engineer, while they may be conversant with the process, will not likely be considered an SME in all process technologies and disciplines. For this reason, the engineer will act as a conduit to CSU Technical Services Managers (or delegated Advisors) who are SMEs in the particular technology, or discipline, to assist with the commissioning process whenever required. Deliverables may include equipment commissioning checklists, commissioning procedures, electrical testing specifications, start-up philosophies, and presentation material.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just power plants - we build relationships, build careers, strengthen communities and improve the world. ENR ranks us as #2 in Design in North America and #3 in Power delivery. We are the best at what we do. 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, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!

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

We will be staffing multiple project locations, within the continental US, for durations of 9 to 12 months, which could include Texas, Florida, Kentucky and Louisianna. Candidates must be flexible to go where ever the work is for commissioning and start up.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Design Review for Power, Power Delivery, and Renewable Projects
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests for Electrical Equipment (MV, LV Switchgears, Transformers, Relay Panels, etc.)
• Develop Electrical Initial Energization Procedures (Switchyard, Back-feed, Switchgears, Initial Synch, etc.)
• Travel to project site for short duration as needed to carry out audit, review energization plan, and assist with major energization evolution if needed
• Work with projects start-up team with onsite activities such as the following if needed
• Familiarity with component testing and commissioning aspects of following major electrical equipment & protection scheme will be an added advantage:

• • 220KV, 345KV Breakers
  • Generator Circuit Breakers
  • MV & LV Switchgears and MCCs
  • CTs, PTs, CVTs, and one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control & protection schematics

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of related engineering design or commissioning and startup electrical experience in the areas of Power Plants, Substations, or Renewable Energy with experience in breakers, switchgear, MCC's, and other related power electrical equipment.
• Familiar with protective relays, electrical control, and protection scheme
• Must be familiar with NETA, IEEE Testing standards
• Must be able familiar with NFPA 70E and able to demonstrate safe electrical troubleshooting skills
• Committed to promoting a culture of safety within our organization and alongside all our clients.

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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

Base Compensation:$85,000 -$140,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.