Entry-Level Electrical Designer — 3D CAD for Nuclear Projects

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Voluntary wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions in Oak Ridge, TN or Lenexa, KS, seeks entry level Electrical Designers to help establish and improve design standards, create layouts, and contribute to project success. Candidates should be familiar with drawing tools and have a growth mindset for professional development.

We emphasize training, safety, and teamwork while offering comprehensive benefits; responsibilities include creating 3D models, schematics, and maintaining up-to-date drawing sets for electrical and

Qualifications

• Associate, vocational, or bachelor's degree in design & drafting technology, engineering technology, design, or a related field is required
• 0–3 years of experience in power plant design or a related field is preferred but not mandatory
• Experience with 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD MEP, or Navisworks is beneficial
• Ability to conceptualize in a 3D environment is necessary
• Must be able to communicate via email and use electronic meeting requests; working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and PDF software is also required
• Must be a US citizen with documentation for badge access
• Pass a security questionnaire and background check appropriate to position duties

Responsibilities

• Updates project progress and reports issues to Lead Electrical Designers, ensuring compliance with national and local engineering codes
• Develops 3D models from drawings and sketches, reviews models for interferences, and assesses constructability
• Produces plan drawings and detailed documentation for electrical deliverables, prepares conceptual sketches
• Prepares schematics and one-line diagrams from engineering sketches or markups
• Maintains master drawing set with current revisions for electrical and controls design, files master sets, superseded documents, and originals as required
• Completes as-built documentation using RFI forms, ECNs, and red-marked drawings to develop “Conformed to Construction Records”
• Participation in project meetings as needed
• Reviews design for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance compliance before submission for checking
• Addresses comments on checked drawings, understands feedback, and routes electrical cables to generate cable schedules
• Models electrical components using vendor submittals and design specifications, completes additional tasks to support project development

Skills

3D modeling

Communication

Teamwork

US citizenship

Education

Associate, vocational, or bachelor’s in design & drafting technology

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Navisworks

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions in Oak Ridge, TN or Lenexa, KS, seeks entry level Electrical Designers to help establish and improve design standards, create layouts, and contribute to project success. Candidates should be familiar with drawing tools and have a growth mindset for professional development.

We emphasize training, safety, and teamwork while offering comprehensive benefits; responsibilities include creating 3D models, schematics, and maintaining up-to-date drawing sets for electrical and