Mid-Level I&C Engineer- Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit • Richmond, VA

2d • $103,000 - $108,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is within the Kiewit Power Engineering district, a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. The Power district is a multi-faceted division with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. They offer a variety of engineering services including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management, and plant services. The engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in areas such as gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. This is a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle, engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Their 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
• Familiarity with control system programming concepts
• Experience with SCADA systems and PLC.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
• DCS system experience considered desirable

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for projects of all sizes and levels of complexity.
• Incorporate the requirements of contract and customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual requirements ensuring the projects meet or exceed project goals.
• Contribute to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates. Lead cost, feasibility and planning studies, analyzing customer needs and data including researching, investigate and coordinate with other engineers, and providing recommendations to the customer.
• Develop and apply a comprehensive understanding of departmental design and industry standard methods, applicable engineering codes, and Kiewit guidelines to oversee and/or perform the preparation of design calculations, project drawings, and project design specifications.
• Formulate and prepare technical specifications, perform bid evaluations of equipment and construction proposals, develop recommendations for equipment selection and contract award and prepare interface points with construction partners and equipment suppliers.
• Schedule, review, and coordinate design efforts with other project personnel.
• Oversight and/or direct performance of supplier shop drawing review, comment (and subsequent resolution), and approval and perform technical contract administration.
• Mentor and direct the work of entry and mid-level employees for skills development. Review their progress and results. Provide direction and coaching, as needed.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, fabricator(s), and owners to address electrical/I&C-related design concepts, issues, or concerns.

Benefits

• 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
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level