Senior Electrical Engineers - Full time and Contract

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

45d • $123,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Electrical Engineers at Kiewit are the driving force behind the power, control, and energy systems that keep some of North America’s most ambitious industrial and infrastructure projects running. This role involves designing systems that must perform in the real world, collaborating directly with construction teams, and solving complex challenges that demand both technical depth and practical, field-ready thinking. Kiewit is adding both Senior and Principal level Electrical Engineers to support a broad scope of projects within its Industrial sector. The company is open to considering full-time candidates in one of its Kiewit offices or candidates remotely on a contract basis. Experience with detailed design, leading others, a PE, and US Citizenship is required. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations, committed to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. With over $17B in revenue and over 32,000 employees, Kiewit operates in 8 different market segments. It is an employee-owned company fostering dedication and commitment to project success and is positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands. Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets, with over 1,700 engineers and design professionals. The Industrial Design Group is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university.
• Professional Engineering License is required or able to get PE within 12 months.
• At least 8+ years’ experience performing Electrical engineering design for Industrial facilities (which could include Chemical plants, Mining/Mineral Processing, Power, Water/Wastewater, Processing plants, Advanced manufacturing plants, data centers, EV Battery).
• Must have advanced experience with ETAP simulation/analysis is required (or similar software).
• Experience with SmartPlant, or similar software for design.
• Must have experience with FEED, D/B, EPC designs, familiar with 30/60/90% completion design progression is required.
• Experience leading electrical projects is required, as well as experience leading and mentoring more junior engineers.
• US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in field construction or startup and previous experience directing junior engineers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead electrical engineering designs, including layout, design schematics, calculations and conceptual designs; utilizing standard methods and project principles for EPC and Design Build projects for large industrial facilities that may include Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Data Centers, Campus Energy, Industrial Energy.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to design medium to large industrial 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.
• Review electrical requirements for new facilities and project plans.
• Perform ETAP analysis and simulation, system modeling, protection coordination, reliability studies, load flow studies and grounding integrity.
• Utilize SmartPlant for balance of plant electrical systems design.
• 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 independently on small projects, or as a part of a large multi-discipline team on larger projects, including working with both in-house inter-discipline engineers and construction partners to provide our Clients the industry’s best of both engineering and physical design.
• Support RFP, Pre-Feed, FEED, D/B and EPC projects for electrical designs across multiple markets.
• 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.

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 (20 days)

What This Job Offers

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