Lead Electrical Designer — Power EPC & Raceways

Kiewit; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Lead Electrical Designer to support EPC power generation projects. You will manage a design team, oversee electrical raceway development, and coordinate with construction to deliver safe, cost-effective designs. This role requires strong leadership and a track record of delivering complex electrical systems on schedule.

The position emphasizes 3D conceptualization, multi-discipline collaboration, and ongoing mentorship of junior designers. Based in multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' experience in electrical design.
• Experience leading electrical design teams.
• Experience managing budget and schedule.
• Power generation experience, preferred.
• Experience in SmartPlant 3D.
• Must be able to conceptualize in a 3D environment.
• Ability to work in a growing, adaptive and multi-discipline team environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a group of electrical designers in the development of electrical raceway systems
• Responsible for managing electrical design activities against project schedule and budget
• Tracks and reports on design progression to project management and other members of the project
• Completes monthly reports for quantities, schedule and forecasting
• Interface with construction to ensure design is safe, constructible, and low cost
• Coordinates with other disciplines, engineers and construction on the design
• Ability to check design deliverables for accuracy, quality and adherence to department standards
• Utilize applicable engineering national and local codes
• Coordinates with project team by utilizing the Project Database: Request for Review Process, Holds List, ECN, Request for information from other disciplines, and all other applicable functions
• Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development
• Acts as a field resource to assist construction in field resolution on issues
• Mentors design team

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Budget management

Schedule management

3D visualization

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Multidiscipline teamwork

Strong writing

Tools

SmartPlant 3D

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Lead Electrical Designer to support EPC power generation projects. You will manage a design team, oversee electrical raceway development, and coordinate with construction to deliver safe, cost-effective designs. This role requires strong leadership and a track record of delivering complex electrical systems on schedule.

The position emphasizes 3D conceptualization, multi-discipline collaboration, and ongoing mentorship of junior designers. Based in multiple U.S.