VDC Engineer

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit is hiring full-time VDC Engineers for its Lenexa, Kansas office to support Design/Build and EPC projects across multiple markets. The role creates and manages digital electrical models for industrial facilities using BIM tools, including Revit and Navisworks. The engineer coordinates designs with project managers, architects, and engineers and supports projects from early design through construction documentation and coordination.

The position is part of Kiewit’s Industrial Design Group, which delivers EPC and design-build work across markets including food and beverage, consumer products, heavy manufacturing, industrial buildings, industrial water, and utilities. The role supports electrical design for RFP, Pre-Feed, FEED, D/B, and EPC projects. Relocation assistance is offered for the Lenexa office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience performing electrical engineering design for industrial facilities, such as chemical plants, mining/mineral processing, power, water/wastewater, processing plants, advanced manufacturing plants, data centers, or EV battery facilities.
• At least 5 years of experience with BIM/Revit, Bluebeam, and Navisworks.
• Experience with FEED, D/B, and EPC designs and familiarity with 30/60/90% design completion progression.
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively and understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to work at various locations where conditions may vary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data center design/modeling.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage BIM models for electrical systems in industrial facilities using tools such as Revit and Navisworks.
• Perform clash detection and resolve spatial conflicts across trades.
• Produce electrical design deliverables, including power distribution diagrams, electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, 3D models, load lists, panel schedules, and coordination of cable and equipment sizing with engineers.
• Develop power and lighting plans, lightning protection, raceway and conduit routing plans, cable tray layouts, grounding layouts, and 3D equipment layouts for equipment such as transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and VFDs.
• Perform model-based quantity takeoffs.
• Use applicable codes and standards to complete assignments with little supervision.
• Identify scope changes on small projects and produce design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.
• Meet or exceed quality and outcome requirements for internal and external customers.
• Perform assigned work efficiently and effectively while complying with company standards and producing quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to coordinate design intent.
• Support 4D/5D modeling for construction sequencing and cost integration.
• Maintain model integrity and update versions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement VDC standards and ensure consistency across documentation.
• Generate detailed construction documents and coordination drawings from BIM models.
• Support RFP, Pre-Feed, FEED, D/B, and EPC projects for electrical designs across multiple markets.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance; work productively and meet deadlines; communicate and interact professionally; follow instructions and safety policies; and work overtime and weekends as required.
• Work at various locations where conditions may vary.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance to the Lenexa, Kansas office.
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability plans.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off, including 20 days of paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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