Senior Electrical Design Lead - Power EPC Projects

Kiewit; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 107,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Retirement Plan with Matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Senior Lead Electrical Designer to guide a design team on EPC projects for power facilities. You will oversee electrical raceway systems, interface with multiple disciplines, and manage budgets and schedules from design through construction.

This role emphasizes safe, cost-effective, and innovative engineering aligned with client expectations. The position offers multiple office locations and remote-ready options as projects require.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Experience leading electrical design teams.
• Experience managing budgets and schedules.
• Power generation experience preferred.
• Experience in SmartPlant 3D.
• Ability to conceptualize in a 3D environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of electrical designers in developing electrical raceway systems.
• Manage electrical design activities against project schedule and budget.
• Track and report design progression to project management and team members.
• Complete monthly reports for quantities, schedule and forecasting.
• Interface with construction to ensure design is safe, constructible, and low cost.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, engineers and construction on the design.
• Check design deliverables for accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Utilize applicable engineering codes.
• Coordinate with project team via Project Database and related functions.
• Mentor design team and support project development.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Team leadership

Budget & schedule management

Power generation experience

3D design - SmartPlant 3D

Independent work

Tools

SmartPlant 3D

Job description

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Senior Lead Electrical Designer to guide a design team on EPC projects for power facilities. You will oversee electrical raceway systems, interface with multiple disciplines, and manage budgets and schedules from design through construction.

This role emphasizes safe, cost-effective, and innovative engineering aligned with client expectations. The position offers multiple office locations and remote-ready options as projects require.