Electrical Designer - Industrial Facilities

Position Overview

Our Industrial Market is expanding due to new work in Data Centers, and increased work in the Water/Wastewater and Campus energy sectors of our business.  We are adding Electrical/I&C Designers to our Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) team in various locations.  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.

If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to work on hyperscale projects, look no further!  We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing infrastructure construction demands across the country.  We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.  

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!  We are the best at what we do.   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 Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.

Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.  

Location

This position can be based out of locations where we have Kiewit offices (Lenexa, KS, Lone Tree CO, Houston TX, Westlake TX).  Opportunities for flexible work are available and we offer relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

•    Utilize SmartPlant and Revit 3D design tools to design and draft drawings for electrical systems for buildings and industrial facilities, which can include wiring, power distribution diagrams, electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, raceway design/sizing and equipment layout, cable management systems and sizing of cables, grounding layout, lighting, lightening protection, equipment locations, conduit layout. 
•    Utilize codes and standards to complete assignments with little supervision.
•    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 productivity, while complying with company standards to produce quality deliverables.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology and a minimum of 4 years Electrical and/or I&C design/drafting experience, which includes experience working in 3D and 2D.  If no degree, High School diploma + 8 years’ related experience.
•    Intermediate AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit or Microstation skills, Experience with design/drafting for drawings,  P&IDs, One Line Diagrams, Panel designs, electrical layouts. Develops and presents work in well-constructed written and verbal presentations.  
•    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 with design support for drawings, specifications, IO Lists.  Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives.  Understanding of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE standards.
•    Able to manage multiple responsibilities with set expectations and meet deadlines.
•    Experience working with multi-disciplined teams, and subcontractors for equipment. Experience with design for construction preferred; Design/Build, EPC project experience preferred.

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