Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Electrical Designer-Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, Knoxville, TN, Itasca, IL

Kiewit; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Designer to join our growing team. This role focuses on leading design efforts in a multi-district nuclear context, delivering safe and cost-effective electrical solutions across Lenexa, Itasca, and other sites in North America.

You will mentor junior staff, develop 3D models, and coordinate with construction teams to ensure constructability and design integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in design and/or drafting with an electrical focus.
• Proficiency with 3D design software: MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SmartPlant 3D or similar.
• DOE and/or commercial nuclear industry experience preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass background check.
• Strong independent work and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to designers.
• Review design work and resolve issues.
• Develop solutions for constructability and design challenges.
• Coordinate across disciplines to improve constructability.
• Prepare instrumentation and controls deliverables.
• Support design reviews and coordination throughout all project phases.

Skills

Electrical design

3D design

Design coordination

Engineering standards

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

SmartPlant 3D

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Electrical Designer-Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, Knoxville, TN, Itasca, IL

Knoxville, TN, US Lenexa, KS, US Itasca, IL, US Houston, TX, US

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. We are seeking experienced Electrical Designers to join our team. At Kiewit, we are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. In an ever-changing job market, we offer a rare opportunity to be a part of a stable company with a proven history of success. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across NorthAmerica.Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept 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.As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools, and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement andanunwavening commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

On our team, you will have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location

Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, Knoxville, TN, Itasca, IL. Other locations may be considered.

This position may require travel to support district offices and job sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced designers and engineers, ensuring quality and consistency in design deliverables.
• Review and check design work completed by junior staff, providing direction to resolve design and drafting issues.
• Develop practical solutions and corrective actions to address drawing discrepancies, constructability concerns, and design challenges.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule commitments.
• Serve as a field engineering/design resource, supporting construction teams in resolving moderately complex to complex installation and design issues.
• Apply extensive knowledge of industry standards, codes, procedures, and best practices to produce high-quality engineering deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, developing new methods and approaches to enhance design efficiency and effectiveness.
• Evaluate alternatives and recommend cost-effective design solutions that meet project requirements.
• Collaborate across disciplines to improve communication, coordination, and constructability of design documents.
• Identify scope changes and impacts during project execution and implement drawing revisions as necessary to support project objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Interpret and communicate design intent, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across project deliverables.
• Prepare and develop advanced instrumentation and controls design deliverables, including Instrument Location Plans, Loop Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Cable Schedules, and Installation Details.
• Develop detailed instrument installation drawings and demonstrate a thorough understanding of instrumentation systems, equipment, and installation requirements.
• Support design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination efforts throughout all phases of project execution.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to independently prioritize work and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, construction, and client teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in design and/or drafting disciplines, with a strong background in electrical design.
• Proficiency with 3D design software, including MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SmartPlant 3D, or similar platforms.
• SmartPlant 3D experience is preferred.Ability to visualize, develop, and coordinate designs within a 3D environment.
• Experience using Navisworks for design reviews and coordination.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while adapting to changing project needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and apply engineering and design standards accurately.
• DOE and/or commercial nuclear industry experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
• Demonstrated professionalism when interacting with clients, contractors, vendors, and other external stakeholders.
• Actively seeks, receives, and applies feedback to improve performance and deliverables.

Working Conditions

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:$88,000/yr -$92,000/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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.