Electrical Designer 2 - Power Construction

Location: 

Irvine, CA, US

Requisition ID: 176216 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: MEC Industrial District 

Department: Drafting & Design 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time 
 

Position Overview

We are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s module fabrication and 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. As an Electrical Designer with us, you will be responsible for developing detailed electrical systems designs and 3D models while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical designs into overall project plans.

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is one of North America's premier electrical contractors. We specialize in providing a wide range of electrical construction and maintenance services for large-scale and complex electrical systems. Our expertise includes bridges, commercial and federal buildings, power and energy, renewable energy, special systems and water-related infrastructure.

Location

This position is based out of our office in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Model and coordinate electrical, low voltage, and control systems.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines for the successful design, coordination, and delivery of projects. 
  • Use Navisworks for clash detection and coordination.
  • Update model content based on redlines and as-builts
  • Review of design drawings and submittals
  • Develop plans and specifications with resolutions for solving unique issues
  • Responding to contractor RFIs
  • Reviewing shop drawings and construction submittals
  • Performing construction site field observations reports
  • Preparing punch lists during various stages of construction
  • Maintain project tracking numbers and metrics
  • Identify prefab opportunities
  • Preform QA/QC for all deliverables

Qualifications

  • Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent work experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel);
  • Proficiency with Bluebeam and ability to review electrical drawing packages and provide markups within the PDFs
  • Advanced knowledge of Autodesk suite software including Revit, Navisworks, and BIM360/ACC.
  • Ability to read and understand electrical single line diagrams, panel schedules and floorplans.
  • Basic understanding of fire alarm and security systems.
  • Able to produce electrical floorplans and conduit routing plans for construction packages
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge in NEC and NFPA 70 code, and state and local codes.
  • Personal, reliable transportation is a MUST

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 4 years of working knowledge of Revit in the electrical discipline is highly desired
  • Experience with preparing “for construction” drawing packages and coordinating with other discipline drawings and models
  • Able to perform lighting photemetry calculations 
  • Experience with Dynamo is a plus
  • Journeyman Electrician license is a plus (all states welcome)
  • Direct field experience 
  • Creation and modification of Revit families
  • Experience on large industrial projects and transportation projects

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.
•    FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

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.


Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is one of the nation's premier electrical contractors serving the industrial and transportation markets. We’ve earned an industry-wide reputation for sticking to our high standards in everything we do. 

We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, learning and improving go hand-in-hand with going to work each day. You’ll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences. 

If you're ready for a career that can take you places, look no further. 

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, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.


Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

Job Segment: Drafting, Electrical, Electrician, Fabrication, QA, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing