Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems Lead

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 143,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Design Engineering group. This role supports power infrastructure projects across North America, requiring deep experience in electrical design, power system analyses, and leadership of project teams.

Based in a Kiewit office (Lenexa, Lone Tree, or other listed locations) with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and client-focused delivery. Base compensation reflects senior-level responsibilities and is accompanied by comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering minimum required.
• At least 15 years’ relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Self directs work with limited supervision.
• Provides guidance, leadership and training to less experienced engineers.
• Leads small team to complete task/design on project.
• Work with project team as representative and coordinates work within discipline department.
• Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
• Develops and presents work in well-constructed written and verbal presentations. Clearly conveys messages and ideas, gains understanding.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor and members of immediate department.
• 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 in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives.
• Serves as technical resource and point of contact for external or internal customers.
• Knowledge of industry codes, guidelines and regulatory standards to include NEC, NFPA and API.
• Experience with ETAP Electrical Power System Analysis software desired.
• Knowledgeable in power system studies including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and relay coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex calculations and applies standards correctly without supervision. Takes lead when works with peers.
• Reviews the work of engineers and designers developing engineering and design documents as needed for the project.
• Possesses critical analytical skills and is adept at utilizing good decision making tool; high level of data analysis skills.
• Regularly performs reviews of vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met.
• Leads mid to large-size project or proposals.
• Develops and leads others in ways of improving the design and lowering cost.
• Considers multiple solutions and makes good decisions based on good data analysis.
• Manages several different assignments simultaneously.
• Applies techniques/technologies to improve processes and business results.
• Utilizes industry and company standards to design and engineer effectively.
• Serves as resource to less experienced engineers.
• Reviews application of standards for correct interpretations (including NEC).
• Leads projects in how to interpret and apply codes and standards.
• Leads team to identify changes in the scope of work during mid to large-sized projects.
• Produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.
• Recognizes the importance of customer needs.
• Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
• Leads quality checks of the design and engineering of a mid to major-sized project to ensure accuracy.
• Establishes credibility in terms of technical competency and team leading ability.
• Prioritizes time to meet team commitments and individual work requirements.
• Prepare engineering deliverables consisting of one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment data sheets, hazardous area classification drawings, electrical power studies (ETAP), etc.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Design Engineering group. This role supports power infrastructure projects across North America, requiring deep experience in electrical design, power system analyses, and leadership of project teams.

Based in a Kiewit office (Lenexa, Lone Tree, or other listed locations) with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and client-focused delivery. Base compensation reflects senior-level responsibilities and is accompanied by comprehensive