Electrical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer for their Raleigh, NC location. The role involves designing and executing large power projects while mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in the power sectors. Kiewit offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience performing power engineering related duties.
• Familiarity with computer programming courses and electrical design software.
• Experience in field construction or startup power plant work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and apply engineering techniques to design large power projects.
• Formulate technical specifications and coordinate design efforts.
• Prepare electrical design schematics and calculations.

Skills

Engineering techniques

Project design

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical department design software

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Electrical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Direct message the job poster from Kiewit

Talent Acquisition at Kiewit - Power Engineering | Heavy Civil Construction

Requisition ID: 175894

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Does the chance to change a skyline excite you? Do you consider yourself a high performer? Creative? Committed to high-quality work? Is adventure your middle name? If so, you may have a future in design engineering at Kiewit! We’re known for creating innovative, world-class building projects throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico — many are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. How do we do it? We hire only the best and we employ them to do career-defining work that changes the landscape in communities around the world. You bring your talent, skills, and drive to succeed. We’ll provide the training, on-the-job experience and responsibility from day one that will shape your professional growth. Let’s go!

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position is located in Raleigh, NC with opportunity for flexible work.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to design the conceptual of large power projects.
• Formulate technical specifications and prepare interface points with construction partners. Schedule, review, and coordinate design efforts with other project personnel, performing bid evaluations of equipment and construction proposals and developing recommendations for contract award.
• Prepare electrical engineer designs, including layout, design schematics, calculations and conceptual design; utilizing standard methods and project principles.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes, and Kiewit guidelines, providing suggestions and recommendations as needed.
• Work as a part of a large project team including both in-house inter-discipline engineers and construction superintendents to provide our Clients the industry’s best of both engineering and physical design.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university and EIT license (preferred)
• At least 3 years’ experience performing power engineering related duties
• Familiar with basic computer operation, and should have had at least introductory computer programming courses as well as the ability to use electrical department design software tools
• Experience in field construction or startup power plant work and previous experience directing junior engineers is desirable
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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