Electrical Designer - Power EPC (3D, NEC, SmartPlant)

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Lead Electrical Designer to support EPC project design work for power generation. You will manage a design team, develop electrical raceway systems, and interface with other disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.

Base responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, and resource management to deliver safe, cost‑effective, and innovative designs that meet client expectations and support Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

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 in a 3D environment.
• Ability to work in a growing, adaptive and multi‑discipline team environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English language.

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 in project meetings as required

Skills

Electrical design

Power generation

3D modeling

Team leadership

English communication

Tools

SmartPlant 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Lead Electrical Designer to support EPC project design work for power generation. You will manage a design team, develop electrical raceway systems, and interface with other disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.

Base responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, and resource management to deliver safe, cost‑effective, and innovative designs that meet client expectations and support Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.