Senior I&C Engineer- Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 143,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Wellness programs

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a senior Electrical/Controls engineer to lead I&C design on power projects across North America. You will oversee SCADA and PLC-based work, develop specs, coordinate with multiple teams, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety, constructability and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong technical leadership, extensive experience in instrumentation and controls, and a PE designation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred.
• At least 10 years’ experience in instrumentation and controls engineering and design; power generation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with control system programming concepts.
• Experience with SCADA systems and PLC; DCS experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a lead or support engineer on multiple pursuits and projects for design, construction, equipment and operations of SCADA/I&C in power projects.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques and criteria for projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• Incorporate RFPs and contract requirements to meet project goals.
• Contribute to client proposals and project cost estimates; lead feasibility and planning studies.
• Develop design calculations, drawings, and specifications; apply engineering standards and Kiewit guidelines.
• Draft technical specifications, evaluate bids, and interface with construction partners and suppliers.
• Coordinate design efforts with project staff; mentor entry and mid-level engineers.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on electrical/I&C concepts and concerns.

Skills

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Control systems design

Mentoring/leadership

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

SCADA

PLC

DCS

Job description

Position Overview

Does the chance to change a skyline excite you? Do you consider yourself a high performer? Creative? Committed to high-quality work? Is adventure your middle name? If so, you may have a future in design engineering at Kiewit! We’re known for creating innovative, world-class building projects throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico — many are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. How do we do it? We hire only the best and we employ them to do career-defining work that changes the landscape in communities around the world. You bring your talent, skills, and drive to succeed. We’ll provide the training, on-the-job experience and responsibility from day one that will shape your professional growth. Let’s go!

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

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

• Act as a lead or support engineer on a multitude of pursuits and projects providing front line technical issue solutions associated with design, construction, equipment and/or operations of SCADA system replacement/upgrades and other I&C projects for power projects.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for projects of all sizes and levels of complexity.
• Incorporate the requirements of contract and customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual requirements ensuring the projects meet or exceed project goals.
• Contribute to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates. Lead cost, feasibility and planning studies, analyzing customer needs and data including researching, investigate and coordinate with other engineers, and providing recommendations to the customer.
• Develop and apply a comprehensive understanding of departmental design and industry standard methods, applicable engineering codes, and Kiewit guidelines to oversee and/or perform the preparation of design calculations, project drawings, and project design specifications.
• Formulate and prepare technical specifications, perform bid evaluations of equipment and construction proposals, develop recommendations for equipment selection and contract award and prepare interface points with construction partners and equipment suppliers.
• Schedule, review, and coordinate design efforts with other project personnel.
• Oversight and/or direct performance of supplier shop drawing review, comment (and subsequent resolution), and approval and perform technical contract administration.
• Mentor and direct the work of entry and mid-level employees for skills development. Review their progress and results. Provide direction and coaching, as needed.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, fabricator(s), and owners to address electrical/I&C-related design concepts, issues, or concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
• At least 10 years’ experience in instrumentation and controls engineering and design performing engineering related duties; a minimum of 3 years in the power generation market preferred
• Familiarity with control system programming concepts
• Experience with SCADA systems and PLC. DCS system experience considered desirable
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Displays leadership and confidence to mentor peers

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: $143,000/yr - $149,000/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.

Company: Kiewit