Sr. Electrical Designer- Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit•Lenexa, KS

19d•$107,000 - $112,000

About The Position

The Sr. Electrical Designer leads electrical design work for EPC power-generation projects, with responsibility for managing a design team developing electrical raceway systems. The role interfaces with other disciplines, engineering, and construction throughout the project life cycle, and manages design budgets, schedules, and resources. The designer collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, innovative, and constructible designs that meet client expectations. The role supports design development and project execution, including checking deliverables, tracking progress, preparing monthly quantity and schedule forecasts, coordinating design activities across the project team, and assisting construction with field issue resolution. It also mentors the design team and completes miscellaneous tasks in support of project development. The position may be based in Lenexa, Kansas; Lone Tree, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Raleigh, North Carolina; Phoenix/Tempe, Arizona; New York City, New York; or Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. Work is performed during normal operating hours, with overtime and weekend work as required.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in electrical design.
Experience leading electrical design teams.
Experience managing budgets and schedules.
Experience with SmartPlant 3D.
Ability to conceptualize in a 3D environment.
Ability to work in a growing, adaptive, multidisciplinary team environment.
Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Regular, reliable attendance; timely and productive work; effective professional communication; safe work practices; and the ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Power generation experience.

Responsibilities

Manage a group of electrical designers developing electrical raceway systems.
Manage electrical design activities against project schedules and budgets.
Track and report design progress to project management and other project members.
Complete monthly reports covering quantities, schedules, and forecasts.
Interface with construction to ensure designs are safe, constructible, and low cost.
Coordinate design with other disciplines, engineers, and construction.
Check design deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance with department standards.
Use applicable national and local engineering codes.
Coordinate with the project team using the Project Database, including the Request for Review Process, Holds List, ECN, requests for information from other disciplines, and other applicable functions.
Complete miscellaneous tasks supporting project development.
Act as a field resource to assist construction with resolving field issues.
Mentor the design team.