Requisition ID: 177728
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are seeking Senior Electrical Designers to join our innovative Power Engineering team. Our engineers and designers are focused on 3D modeling, designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge electrical systems for plant processes in Power Generation. If you have solid experience and knowledge in Electrical design, expertise with 3D modeling in SmartPlant3D and power generation, oil and gas or industrial plant design experience, lets talk! We have a diverse portfolio of active projects and a strong backlog of work for the next 10 years. Kiewit stands out in the power generation sector due to its engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. We offer a great work environment for designers seeking growth, impact and stability in the engineering and construction space!
At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. 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! We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.
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 3,000 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 140 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 Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:
Gas-fired generation
Power delivery
Environmental retrofits
Renewables and new technology
Water/wastewater
We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's 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.
Location
This position is located in Washington, in the Seattle, Vancouver or Federal way areas with the opportunity to work in a hybrid model or eligible to work remotely from home, depending on your location.
Responsibilities
Deliver Electrical designs and 3D models for Power generation projects, using SmartPlant3d and Naviswork, using applicable engineering national and local codes
Electrical design experience includes component and complete system layouts including duct bank, embedded conduit, cable tray, grounding and lighting systems from concept to completion utilizing engineering documents, sketches or vendor data.
Generate raceway, lighting and power plan, section and perspective drawings from the 3D model.
Reports project progression updates and/or issues to project lead team.
Coordinates with project team by utilizing the Project Database: Request for Review Process, Holds List, ECN, Request for information from other disciplines, and all other applicable functions.
Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills. Checks and navigates in the 3D models for interferences and constructability.
Routes electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule.
Model electrical components using vendor submittals and electrical designs
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 requirements.
Gathers information needed to develop design and verify voltage separation requirements are met.
Creates plan drawings and details for electrical deliverables.
Analyze, inspect, and construct designs while adhering to electrical quality standards and department procedures
Checks design for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
Resolves checked drawings; prove and understand comments made.
Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development.
Acts as a field resource to assist construction in field resolution on issues.
Qualifications
At least 8+ years' experience in electrical component and systems design and/or Drafting with recent experience with Electrical Physical Design (and circuit and raceway)
Highly proficient with 3D modeling , preferably using Smartplant3D, but will consider proficiency in other 3D modeling/cad tools with experience in Power or Oil and gas electrical systems.
Experience in Power generation electrical design is preferred.
Ability to work in a fast paced and multi-discipline team environment
Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to mentor more junior designers
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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: $45/hr - $75/hr
(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.
Company: Kiewit
