Electrical Engineer - Kiewit Nuclear Solutions, Knoxville, TN, Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX

Kiewit Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

PTO and retirement plan

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design lifecycle for advanced commercial nuclear and DOE projects. You will perform load flow, short circuit, motor starting, and protection studies, and craft detailed documentation.

ETAP modeling and collaboration across disciplines are core to the role. You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to project scopes, and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license or ability to obtain licensure via reciprocity.
• 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably in nuclear/DOE environments.
• Experience with ETAP modeling and power system studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design deliverables for nuclear facilities.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, and protection/coordination studies.
• Build and maintain ETAP models and generate technical reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical designs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical design

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Requisition ID: 183034

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Join our dynamic team as an Electrical Engineer where you will contribute to the complete lifecycle of electrical systems design for advanced commercial nuclear and Department of Energy (DOE) projects. Leverage your expertise in power system analysis, ETAP modeling, and electrical design to create precise calculations and comprehensive engineering documentation. In this role, you will tackle complex engineering challenges, drive projects from initial concept through successful execution, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. This role also provides the opportunity to mentor emerging engineers and refine your leadership skills, enabling you to make a significant technical impact within our innovative engineering environment.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management and construction provider operating across NorthAmerica. Our experience spans all aspects of the nuclear market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Department of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial and infrastructure markets.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Position is available in Kiewit home office locations: Knoxville, TN, Lenexa, KS, and Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical engineering design deliverables and calculations for commercial nuclear power plants and/or DOE nuclear facilities.
• Perform load list development, equipment sizing, voltage drop, load flow, short circuit, motor starting, and protection/coordination studies.
• Build, maintain, and analyze ETAP power system models and prepare supporting technical reports.
• Develop technical calculations and engineering documentation from initial inputs through final deliverable.
• Develop electrical equipment data sheets, specifications, one-lines, low-voltage schematics, and other electrical design documents.
• Apply NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, ANSI/NEMA, PIP, and applicable nuclear engineering requirements to electrical system design.
• Work closely with designers and drafters to develop and review electrical engineering drawings.
• Recognize, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical design constraints and technical issues.
• Evaluate multiple technical solutions and make sound engineering recommendations based on technical and economic considerations.
• Review vendor quotations and technical submittals and support equipment procurement and bid-tab evaluations.
• Support small to mid-size projects and proposals, including engineering scope, schedule, and deliverable development.
• Identify potential changes in engineering scope and develop design modifications while supporting project budget and schedule requirements.
• Perform and lead quality checks of electrical calculations, drawings, and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure electrical designs are properly integrated into the overall plant design.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced engineers and designers.
• Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, vendors, and other engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering program.
• 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably in nuclear power, DOE nuclear facilities, power generation, or other highly regulated industrial environments.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, Ohio, or Idaho, or demonstrated ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
• Commercial nuclear experience at a U.S. nuclear power plant and/or DOE nuclear facility experience, including facilities such as Y-12 or Pantex.
• Demonstrated ability to develop discipline-specific electrical design deliverables and engineering calculations.
• Hands-on experience with ETAP, including development of models and execution of load flow, short circuit, motor starting, and protection/coordination studies.
• Experience writing technical power system study reports.
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution systems and equipment.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, ANSI/NEMA, PIP, and other applicable industry codes and standards.
• Strong technical problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based engineering work with the ability to work from Knoxville, TN; Lenexa, KS; or Houston, TX.
• May require occasional travel to project sites, client facilities, or other Kiewit offices.
• May require access to commercial nuclear power plants and/or DOE nuclear facilities and compliance with applicable site access, safety, security, and procedural requirements.
• Must be able to work effectively in both independent and collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environments.

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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $130,000/yr - $160,000/yr

(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.