Mid-Level Electrical Designer- Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Lead Electrical Designer to support EPC design in power generation projects. You will lead a design team, develop electrical raceway systems, and interface with engineering and construction throughout the project life cycle.

You will manage budgets, schedules and resources to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that meet client expectations. Raleigh-based role with multiple office locations across the US, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Power generation experience preferred.
• Experience in SmartPlant 3D.
• Experience in AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Experience designing cable tray from concept to completion.
• Experience in grounding systems.
• Experience utilizing the NEC.
• Ability to conceptualize in a 3D environment.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design cable tray, grounding and lighting systems from concept to completion
• Perform calculations to size and check NEC-conformant fill in conduits and cable trays
• Route electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule
• Layout electrical equipment in electrical buildings
• Develop 3D models from drawings and sketches
• Check 3D models for interferences and constructability
• Perform pull box sizing calculations per NEC
• Design and draft intermediate electrical drawings
• Work with minimal supervision to apply standards
• Align personal objectives with the organization
• Complete tasks efficiently to maximize productivity
• Follow company standards to deliver quality work
• Participate in project meetings

Skills

Electrical design

3D modeling

SmartPlant 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Cable tray design

Grounding systems

NEC knowledge

Team leadership

English fluency

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SmartPlant 3D

Job description

Requisition ID: 182471

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Lead Electrical Designer supporting EPC project design work for power generation projects. Responsible for managing a design team in the development of electrical raceway systems. Interfaces with other disciplines, engineering and construction throughout the life of the project. Manages budget schedules and resources. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-drive engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater

We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s 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.

Location

This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Lone Tree, CO; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; Phoenix/Tempe, AZ; New York City, NY; or Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Design cable tray, grounding and lighting systems from concept to completion
• Perform calculations to size and check allowable fill in conduits and cable tray systems according to NEC requirements
• Routes electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule
• Perform layout of electrical equipment in electrical buildings
• Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills
• Checks and navigates in the 3D models for interferences and constructability
• Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC requirements
• Design and draft intermediate electrical drawings
• Little to no supervision required to apply standard correctly to design
• Initiates development of personal objectives aligned with those of the organization
• Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity
• Complies with company standards to produce quality deliverables
• Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development
• Participates in project meetings as required

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in electrical design
• Power Generation experience preferred
• Experience in SmartPlant 3D
• Experience in AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Experience designing cable tray from concept to completion
• Experience in grounding systems
• Experience utilizing the NEC
• 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; fluent in English language

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.

Base Compensation: $73,000/yr - $76,000/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.