Electrical Designer (mid to senior) - Kiewit Power Engineering

Position Overview

We are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports a diverse set of projects in the power market.  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, you will be responsible for developing electrical systems designs/layouts and 3D models for various projects in the Power market.  ENR ranks us as #2 in Design in North America and #3 in the Power market.  We are the best at what we do!  Come join us!  

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world.  We don't just build projects - we build careers!  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.  Your future is here.  Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success! 

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence. 

Location

This position is located in Charlotte, NC with flexible work options to work hybrid from home and/or the office.  

Responsibilities

• Utilize SmartPlant3D and other design tools to layout, design and draft drawings for electrical equipment and systems for power plants, and other related facilities (carbon capture, energy storage, for example), from concept to completion utilizing engineering documents, sketches, specifications or vendor data. 
• Properly size cables and raceways.
• Perform layout of electrical equipment in electrical buildings.  Design duct bank, embedded conduit, cable trays, grounding and lighting systems, lightening protection, raceway sizing, & electrical schematics.  
• Checks and navigates in the 3D models using Navisworks, for interferences and constructability.
• Routes electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule 
• Perform calculations to check allowable fill in conduits and cable tray systems according to NEC requirements and size pull boxes.
• Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC and state specifications and requirements.
• Require little to no supervision required to apply standard correctly to design.
• Seek feedback and uses it effectively.  Works effectively as an individual contributor as well as part of a larger design team.
• Identifies changes in the scope of work during a small project and produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule. 
• 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 person productivity.
• Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development.
• Participates in project meetings as required.

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Qualifications

•    At least 3 years’ experience in Design and/or Drafting disciplines with a background in electrical design
•    Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design preferred; minimum GED Diploma with drafting or electrical design training
•    Experience utilizing 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SmartPlant 3D or similar programs as well as knowledge and experience using latest computer operating systems and office software.
•    Must have experience conceptualizing designs/models in a 3D environment designing electrical equipment and systems. 
•    Ability to work in a growing, adaptive and multi-discipline team environment
•    Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English language