Building Electrical Engineer - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit Corporation - Lenexa, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Lenexa, KS

1,001-5,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking a Building Electrical Engineer for our Industrial Building Group. This position is designed for entry-level candidates who are eager to grow within the Kiewit team by helping to establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools. The ideal candidate will utilize these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Familiarity with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software is essential, along with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates should exhibit flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and a commitment to developing their technical and professional careers. Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service consulting and engineering firm that serves the infrastructure and engineering markets. With a combined staff of over 1,300 engineers and design professionals, we have expertise across all major engineering disciplines, catering to sectors such as transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our Industrial and Water Engineering Group is rapidly growing and includes various disciplines such as mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil engineering. This division focuses on the EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets like Food & Beverage, Consumer Products, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Buildings, and Utilities, showcasing specialized expertise in plant floor process design and ammonia refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Have a basic understanding of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Become familiar with building codes and requirements for the design of building MEP systems.
• Under the guidance of other engineers, support the system design concept, equipment sizing, equipment selection, system controls, and the finalized design for industrial buildings and administration buildings.
• Prepare production drawings and specifications for building-related lighting, power, HVAC, and plumbing systems that will be used in deliverable packages sent to sub-contractors for bidding.
• Assist with technical bid analysis reviews.
• Verify HVAC and plumbing installation/construction compliance with engineering specifications and plan requirements, and coordinate shop drawings and other equipment submittals during construction administration.
• Check and navigate 3D models for review of interferences and constructability during design and construction administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architectural engineering (with an Electrical focus)
• GPA above 3.0 preferred
• Passed FE exam is a plus
• Familiar with Revit and AutoCAD
• Familiar with Trane Trace 700 or Carrier HAP is a plus
• Self-starter that can integrate with various engineering design disciplines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• 0-2 years of industry experience

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Trane Trace 700 or Carrier HAP is a plus
• Passed FE exam is a plus

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plans with matching
• Generous paid time off