Requisition ID: 180751
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Drafting & Design
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewThe Kiewit Power Engineering Group is seeking several mid-level and senior Electrical Designers to join our growing Calgary team!
The ideal candidates will support EPC project design work for power generation projects. The Electrical Designers are responsible for developing detailed raceway designs including duct bank, embedded conduit and cable tray from concept to completion.
In this role, you will lead and collaborate with Kiewit's construction teams to approach construction-drive engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.
LocationThis position is based out of Calgary, Alberta.
Responsibilities• Design duct bank, embedded conduit, cable tray, grounding and lighting systems from concept to completion utilizing engineering documents, sketches or vendor data.
• Perform calculations to size and check allowable fill in conduits and cable tray systems according to Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) requirements.
• Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills. Checks and navigates in the 3D models for interferences and constructability.
• Routes electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule.
• Model electrical components using vendor submittals and electrical designs.
• Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to CEC requirements.
• Utilize applicable engineering national and local codes.
• Reports project progression updates and/or issues to project lead team.
• Coordinates with project team by utilizing the Project Database, such as Request for Review Process, Holds List, ECN, Request for information from other disciplines, and all other applicable functions.
• Gathers information needed to develop design and verify voltage separation requirements are met.
• Analyze, inspect, and construct designs while adhering to electrical quality standards and department procedures.
• Checks design for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Resolves checked drawings; prove and understand comments made.
• Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development.
• Acts as a field resource to assist construction in field resolution on issues.
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Qualifications- A Bachelor's or College degree in Drafting and Design or related discipline is required.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical design is required.
- Power generation experience is preferred.
- Experience with Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) is required.
- Experience with National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) is highly preferred.
- Experience with underground designs from concept to completion.
- Experience in cable tray, grounding and lighting from concept to completion.
- Experience in SmartPlant 3D.
- Experience in MicroStation or AutoCAD.
- Must be able to conceptualize in a 3D environment.
- Ability to work in a growing, adaptive and multi-discipline team environment.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Other Requirements:• 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.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.
