Senior Designer II

Kahuna USA LLC•Broomfield, CO

58d•$38 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Kahuna USA, LLC (Kahuna) is seeking a Senior Designer II, Electrical for a full-time position in Westminster, Colorado. This role involves independently leading advanced electrical design for complex midstream oil and gas projects, including designing electrical, instrument, and control drawings. The position offers a fast-paced, collaborative, and rewarding work environment rooted in core values of Integrity, Relationships, Innovation, Safety, and Empowerment. Kahuna is committed to creating a workplace employees are proud of and can build a long and fulfilling career with.

Requirements

Self-starter with initiative and ability to work with no guidance from experienced designers and as a member of a team.
Strong understanding of engineering specifications and awareness of applicable codes, materials, and their impact on design.
Detailed oriented, precise, organized in handling of drawings, and able to prioritize and multitask as an individual and for the team.
Typically 8-12 years of progressive relevant design experience or equivalent; 6 years minimum required.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Community college drafting/CAD courses preferred.
Strong computer and 3D modeling skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD®, Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, and other Company software.
Advanced understanding of electrical theory and ability to use NEC code book.
Broad understanding of industrial components and equipment.
Basic knowledge using V-lisp and CUI recommended for leading evolution of team designs and pre-developed tools/templates.
Must be eligible to work in the United States as this job is ineligible for sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Community college drafting/CAD courses

Responsibilities

Develop complex electrical, instrument, and control drawings using Kahuna's pre-developed tools, coordinating with experienced designers and receiving limited direction from engineers.
Assist with and review drawings of less experienced designers, making necessary markups to represent a functional design while coordinating with other experienced designers and engineers.
Mentor and train less experienced drafters/designers.
Perform advanced 3D modeling using Kahuna's pre-developed tools without guidance and attend team model reviews.
Independently lead the electrical design portion of large projects or multiple mid-size/small projects, coordinating with designers, engineers, and clients.
Lead the development of group standards and practices, and proactively lead the evolution of team designs and pre-developed tools/templates.
Demonstrate a full understanding of the workflow from beginning to end of a project, providing technical and administrative support to the discipline design group, reviewing their progress, and evaluating their work.
Lead coordination with other design teams to ensure continuous flow of information concerning other engineering disciplines affecting the design execution of a project.
Communicate technical and administrative project/task details, including correspondence via emails and general documentation.
Organize and prepare drawings for delivery, maintaining security and confidentiality in a timely manner.
Juggle multiple small projects with conflicting deadlines, adjust priorities, and stay proactive.
Operate and generate Navisworks Freedom/Manage/Simulate, allowing for basic integration between engineering and design, and attend model reviews as necessary for assigned projects.
Demonstrate professional behavior around clients and vendors.
Coach and mentor least experienced drafters/designers.