REVIT Designer - Electrical Systems

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a REVIT Electrical Designer to help develop electrical systems for large industrial facilities, translating engineering intent into 3D models with REVIT and Smartplant 3D. The role covers medium and low voltage, grounding, cable routing, lighting layouts, and equipment integration within EPC projects.

Location options include multiple US offices including Houston. Base compensation ranges from $88,000 to $92,000 yearly, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Job description

Position Overview

Our REVIT Electrical Designers at Kiewit are key contributors to the development of complex electrical systems for large‑scale industrial facilities. In this role, you will translate engineering intent into highly coordinated, constructible electrical designs using advanced 3D modeling in REVIT and Smartplant 3D. You’ll work across medium‑voltage and low‑voltage systems, grounding and bonding networks, cable routing strategies, lighting and photometric layouts, and equipment integration for process‑driven environments. Our Electrical and I&C design teams at Kiewit, contribute to major projects every day and are central to realiablity, safety and constructability for critical and complex facilities. Our Industrial Market is expanding due to new work in Hyperscale Data Centers, and increased work in the Water/Wastewater and Campus/Industrial energy sectors of our business. We hire designers for a career, and offer educational assistance and hands on mentoring and development to grow your skills to become an expert in electrical design.

This is a role for designers who want to support EPC projects, and own their work from concept through commissioning, who understand how design decisions impact cost and schedule, and who thrive in a fast‑paced environment where technical rigor and practical execution go hand in hand. We are an employee‑owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing infrastructure construction demands across the country. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth‑building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full‑service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations‑focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.

Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi‑faced and leading‑edge division of Kiewit with best‑in‑class technical expertise focused on EPC and design‑build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

Location

This position can be based out of locations where we have Kiewit offices (Lenexa/KC KS, Lone Tree CO, Bloomington MN, Dallas, Fortworth, or Houston TX). We offer relocation assistance to our Lenexa, Kansas district office only.

Please note: Will consider candidates in fully remote locations as well but must be a Sr. Designer with 10+ years of REVIT for industrial projects.

Responsibilities

Utilize Revit 3D design tools to design and draft drawings for electrical systems for buildings and industrial facilities. For more experienced designers, may leads projects or portions of projects and other designers.

Key Deliverables include: Power distribution diagrams, electrical schematics, One‑line diagrams, 3D models, load lists, panel schedules, cable and equipment sizing coordination with engineers, power plans, lighting plans, lightening protection, raceway and conduit routing plants, cable tray layouts, lighting plans and power plans, grounding layouts, cable tray and conduit modeling, 3D equipment layouts, (Transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFD’s), model based quantity takeoffs, clash detection and coordination with other disciplines.

Utilize codes and standards to complete assignments with little supervision

Identifies changes in the scope of work during a small project and produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule. More Senior Designers may lead projects and other designers.

Takes initiative to meet or exceed the quality and expected outcome requirements of internal and external customers.

Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize productivity, while complying with company standards to produce quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and minimum of 5+ years’ related electrical design with 5 years in REVIT working on Data Centers, Water treatment facilities, power facilities, hospitals, or other similar industrial facilities.
• For more Senior level designers, a minimum of 10 years using either REVIT for Indsutrial facilities.
• Works collaboratively across departments and involves others in solving problems. Initiates meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers for clarity on work.
• Supports project teams and departments with design support for drawings, specifications, IO Lists. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives. Understanding of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE standards.
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities with set expectations and meet deadlines. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Detail oriented and a strong team player
• Experience working with multi‑disciplined teams, and subcontractors for equipment. Experience with design for construction preferred; Design/Build, EPC project experience preferred.

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

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, years of experience in design and REVIT, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 09/10/2026 - 12/29/2026

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.

Company: Kiewit