Electrical Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Electrical Designer to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing detailed electrical system designs and 3D models for diverse power projects, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards. With a commitment to collaboration, you will work alongside multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical designs into comprehensive project plans. The company offers excellent health benefits, flexible work options, and opportunities for career growth, making it an ideal place to advance your engineering career. If you are passionate about making a difference in the power market, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K plan

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical design or drafting with focus on power systems.
• Proficient in 2D/3D design software and conceptualizing electrical designs.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SmartPlant3D for designing electrical systems from concept to completion.
• Design layouts for electrical equipment including grounding and lighting systems.

Skills

Electrical Design

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design

High School Diploma with Electrical Training

Tools

SmartPlant3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Electrical Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering

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Requisition ID: 176217

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are an innovative team of engineers and designers supporting diverse projects in the power market from concept to construction. As an Electrical Designer, you will develop detailed electrical system designs and 3D models, including component and system layouts, underground systems, grounding, cable trays, and lighting layouts, all meeting specifications, codes, and standards. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical designs into project plans is essential. ENR ranks us as #2 in Design in North America and #3 in Power delivery. Join us to be part of a leading team!

Our Philosophy

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than structures—we build relationships, strengthen communities, and improve the world. We build careers, offering top health benefits, flexible work options, a 401K plan, and growth opportunities. Your future starts here. Join us to go beyond engineering and construction and build the road to success!

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving infrastructure and engineering markets with over 3,000 professionals. Our expertise spans transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. With 140 years of experience, we focus on constructability and safety from the earliest project phases to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Our Power district includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, safety, electrical, instrumentation, and control disciplines, focusing on EPC power facility delivery. We provide engineering services such as owner's engineering, project development, detailed design, construction management, and plant services across North America in areas like gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables, and water/wastewater.

Location

This role is based in our Kiewit Power District Office in Lenexa, Kansas. Relocation assistance is available for those moving to the Lenexa/Kansas City area.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SmartPlant3D and other design tools for layout, design, and drafting of electrical systems and equipment for power plants and related facilities, from concept to completion.
• Properly size cables and raceways.
• Design electrical equipment layouts, including duct banks, embedded conduits, cable trays, grounding, lighting, and lightning protection systems.
• Check and navigate 3D models for interferences and constructability using Navisworks.
• Route electrical cables in 3D to generate cable schedules.
• Calculate conduit fill and cable tray capacities according to NEC standards.
• Size pull boxes per NEC and local codes.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, applying standards correctly.
• Seek and incorporate feedback, working efficiently both individually and in teams.
• Adjust designs as project scope changes to stay within budget and schedule.
• Meet or exceed quality expectations and support project development tasks.
• Participate in project meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical design or drafting, with a focus on electrical systems.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design preferred; high school diploma with electrical training acceptable.
• Experience with 2D/3D design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SmartPlant3D, or similar.
• Ability to conceptualize electrical designs in 2D/3D, with preferred experience in power generation or related industrial markets.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Other Requirements

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work productively.
• Effective communication and professionalism.
• Adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Availability to work normal hours, with overtime and weekend work as needed.
• Willingness to work at various locations with differing conditions.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including top-tier medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.