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Electrical Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering 1

Kiewit • Lone Tree, CO • 12h ago

Requisition ID: 176242

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are an innovative team of engineers and designers that support a diverse set of projects in the power market. As an experienced Electrical Designer with us, you will be responsible for developing detailed electrical systems designs and 3D models, which include layouts of equipment/component and electrical systems modeling, designs for underground, grounding, cable tray and lighting layouts that meet the required specifications, codes, and standards. You will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical designs into overall project plans. ENR ranks us as #2 in Design in North America and #3 in Power delivery. 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 our Lone Tree Colorado office, with flexible work options to work a hybrid schedule from home and/or full time in 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, heat tracing & electrical schematics.

Check and navigate in the 3D models using Navisworks, for interferences and constructability.

Route 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 use it effectively. Works efficiently as an individual contributor as well as part of a larger design team.

Identify changes in the scope of work during a small project and produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.

Take initiative to meet or exceed the quality and expected outcome requirements of internal and external customers.

Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project development.

Participate in project meetings as required.#LI-JB1

Qualifications

At least 5 years' experience in Design and/or Drafting disciplines with a background in electrical design

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Drafting/Design preferred; minimum Highschool or GED Diploma with drafting or electrical design training

Experience utilizing 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SmartPlant3D (preferred) or similar programs as well as knowledge and experience using latest computer operating systems and office software. Able to utilize software to check for interferences and constructability in designs.

Must have experience conceptualizing designs/models in a 3D environment designing electrical equipment and systems. Experience in the Power market (power generation) highly desired but will consider candidates with strong electrical design skills in Industrial markets, Oil and Gas or Chemical plants.

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

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: $90,000 - $136,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 04/30/2025 - 07/29/2025

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

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