VDC Engineer

Position Overview

We are adding VDC (Virtual Design and Construction Engineers) to our design team in multiple locations in the US to support Design/Build, and EPC projects.   You can expect to work on a wide variety of projects, work on iconic projects, and with great leaders who will mentor and develop your career path.   In this role, you will be responsible for creating and managing digital electrical models that support planning, using advanced software such as BIM, REVIT and Navisworks.   

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations. Kiewit’s commitment to safety, quality and environmental stewardship is ingrained in everything we do. It’s visible in our core values, the work that we build and in our people. With over $18B in revenue and over 34,000 employees, we operate in 8 different market segments designing and building large and complex structures throughout North America!  If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of design/build projects to work on - 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 electricity demands. With top notch health benefits, 20 days paid time off, a wealth-building 401K plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees.

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 1,700 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 Industrial Design Group, which includes process, 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, Consumer Products, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Buildings Industrial Water and Utilities. 

Location

We are hiring for Direct, full time positions for our Lenexa, Kansas office.  We offer relocation assistance to that office location.  

Responsibilities

• Create and manage BIM models using tools like Revit and Navisworks for electrical systems for industrial facilities. 
• Perform clash detection and resolve spatial conflicts across trades
• Key Deliverables include:  Power distribution diagrams, electrical schematics, One-line diagrams, 3D models, load lists, panel schedules, cable and equipment sizing coordination with engineers, power plans, lighting plans, lightening protection, raceway and conduit routing plants, cable tray layouts, lighting plans and power plans, grounding layouts, cable tray and conduit modeling, 3D equipment layouts, (Transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFD's), model based quantity takeoffs.
• 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.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to coordinate design intent.
• Support 4D/5D modeling for construction sequencing and cost integration
• Maintain model integrity and update versions throughout the project lifecycle
• Implement VDC standards and ensure consistency across documentation
• Generate detailed construction documents and coordination drawings from BIM models
• Support RFP, Pre-Feed, FEED, D/B and EPC projects for electrical designs across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering
• At least 5 years’ experience performing Electrical engineering design for Industrial facilities (which could include Chemical plants, Mining/Mineral Processing, Power, Water/Wastewater, Processing plants, Advanced manufacturing plants, data centers, EV Battery), performing the functions as outlined above
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with BIM/REVIT, Bluebeam and Navisworks 
• Experience with FEED, D/B, EPC designs, familiar with 30/60/90% completion design progression.
• Experience with Data Center design/modeling desired.

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