Entry-Level Electrical Designer - 3D Drafting for Nuclear

Kiewit; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking entry level Electrical Designers to support drafting, design, and documentation efforts for nuclear projects in Oak Ridge, TN or Lenexa, KS.

Ideal candidates will be familiar with 3D design tools and standards, contribute to model development and documentation, and grow within a growth-oriented team environment while upholding safety and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate, vocational, or bachelor’s degree in design & drafting technology 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, and familiarity with current computer operating systems is beneficial.
• Ability to conceptualize in a 3D environment is necessary.
• Ability to communicate via email and use electronic meeting requests is expected; working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and PDF software is also required.
• Must be able to represent Kiewit professionally when interacting with owners, contractors, vendors, and other external contacts.
• 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• Maintains master drawing set with current revisions for electrical and controls design, files master sets, superseded documents, and originals as required.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 design conceptualization

Professional communication

Email communication

Meeting requests/software

Time/project organization

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in design & drafting technology or related field

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Navisworks

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking entry level Electrical Designers to support drafting, design, and documentation efforts for nuclear projects in Oak Ridge, TN or Lenexa, KS.

Ideal candidates will be familiar with 3D design tools and standards, contribute to model development and documentation, and grow within a growth-oriented team environment while upholding safety and quality requirements.