Electrical Designer - Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Designer to join their dynamic team in Lenexa. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of industrial projects, utilizing advanced design tools such as SmartPlant and Revit. You will be responsible for creating detailed electrical system designs and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project success. The company values innovation and provides a supportive environment for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about engineering and design. Join a team where your contributions will make a lasting impact on communities and industries alike.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical design/drafting experience required.
• Intermediate skills in AutoCAD and Revit are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft electrical systems for buildings and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards while managing project scope.

Skills

Electrical Design

Mechanical Design

3D Design

2D Drafting

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

High School Diploma with 8 years of experience

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

Microstation

SmartPlant

Job description

Location:

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID: 175423

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Drafting & Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets.

Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

Location

This position is based out of Lenexa, KS office. Opportunities for flexible work are available.

Responsibilities

1. Utilize SmartPlant and Revit 3D design tools to design and draft drawings for electrical systems for buildings and industrial facilities, which can include wiring, power distribution diagrams, electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, raceway design/sizing, equipment layout, cable management systems, sizing of cables, grounding layout, lighting, lightning protection, equipment locations, conduit layout.
2. Utilize codes and standards to complete assignments with little supervision.
3. Identify changes in the scope of work during a small project and produce design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.
4. Take initiative to meet or exceed the quality and expected outcome requirements of internal and external customers.
5. Perform assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize productivity while complying with company standards to produce quality deliverables.

Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree or Associates degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology and a minimum of 4 years Electrical and/or I&C design/drafting experience, which includes experience working in 3D and 2D. If no degree, High School diploma + 8 years’ related experience.
2. Intermediate AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit or Microstation skills, experience with design/drafting for drawings, P&IDs, One Line Diagrams, Panel designs, electrical layouts. Develop and present work in well-constructed written and verbal presentations.
3. Work collaboratively across departments and involve others in solving problems. Initiate meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers for clarity on work.
4. Support project teams and departments with design support for drawings, specifications, IO Lists. Work well with others to accomplish common goals and objectives. Understanding of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE standards.
5. Able to manage multiple responsibilities with set expectations and meet deadlines.
6. Experience working with multi-disciplined teams and subcontractors for equipment. Experience with design for construction preferred; Design/Build, EPC project experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

• 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 are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.