Electrical Engineer- Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit Corporation - Lenexa, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Lenexa, KS

1,001-5,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

At Kiewit, we are looking for a talented and driven individual to join our design engineering team. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative, world-class building projects that have the potential to change skylines across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As a member of our team, you will be involved in the entire project life-cycle, from conceptual design to construction management, ensuring that we deliver high-quality work that meets client expectations. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, cost-effectiveness, and innovative design solutions that enhance the communities we serve. In this role, you will evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques and procedures to design large power projects. You will be responsible for formulating technical specifications, preparing interface points with construction partners, and coordinating design efforts with project personnel. Your expertise will be crucial in preparing electrical engineering designs, including layout, design schematics, calculations, and conceptual designs, utilizing standard methods and project principles. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring they understand departmental design standards and applicable engineering codes. Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service consulting and engineering firm with a strong focus on the power market. Our team of over 3,000 engineers and design professionals collaborates to deliver projects that span various engineering disciplines. We are committed to providing our employees with the training, on-the-job experience, and responsibility needed to shape their professional growth from day one. Join us in our mission to create a sustainable future through innovative engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to design the conceptual of large power projects.
• Formulate technical specifications and prepare interface points with construction partners.
• Schedule, review, and coordinate design efforts with other project personnel, performing bid evaluations of equipment and construction proposals and developing recommendations for contract award.
• Prepare electrical engineer designs, including layout, design schematics, calculations and conceptual design; utilizing standard methods and project principles.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes, and Kiewit guidelines, providing suggestions and recommendations as needed.
• Work as a part of a large project team including both in-house inter-discipline engineers and construction superintendents to provide our Clients the industry's best of both engineering and physical design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university and EIT license.
• At least 3 years' experience performing power engineering related duties.
• Familiar with basic computer operation, and should have had at least introductory computer programming courses as well as the ability to use electrical department design software tools.
• Experience in field construction or startup power plant work and previous experience directing junior engineers is desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in field construction or startup power plant work.
• Previous experience directing junior engineers.

Benefits

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