Kiewit Corporation

Senior Electrical Engineer- Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit Corporation$143K — $149K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
  • Ability to self-direct work with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrates leadership and provides guidance to less experienced engineers.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with industry codes such as NEC, NFPA, and API.
  • Experience with ETAP Electrical Power System Analysis software preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex calculations and apply engineering standards independently.
  • Review engineering and design documents and provide necessary guidance.
  • Lead mid to large-size projects and proposals effectively.
  • Conduct vendor document reviews to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Develop innovative solutions to improve design and reduce costs.
  • Manage multiple assignments and prioritize according to project needs.
  • Prepare comprehensive engineering deliverables including one-lines and electrical power studies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs available.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 182441

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Does the chance to change a skyline excite you? Do you consider yourself a high performer? Creative? Committed to high-quality work? Is adventure your middle name? If so, you may have a future in design engineering at Kiewit!

Location

This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Lone Tree, CO; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; Phoenix/Tempe, AZ; New York City, NY; or Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once the new office is established.

Responsibilities
• Performs complex calculations and applies standards correctly without supervision. Takes lead when works with peers.
• Reviews the work of engineers and designers developing engineering and design documents as needed for the project.
• Possesses critical analytical skills and is adept at utilizing good decision making tool; high level of data analysis skills.
• Regularly performs reviews of vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met.
• Leads mid to large-size project or proposals.
• Develops and leads others in ways of improving the design and lowering cost.
• Considers multiple solutions and makes good decisions based on good data analysis.
• Manages several different assignments simultaneously.
• Applies techniques/technologies to improve processes and business results.
• Utilizes industry and company standards to design and engineer effectively.
• Serves as resource to less experienced engineers.
• Reviews application of standards for correct interpretations (including NEC).
• Leads projects in how to interpret and apply codes and standards.
• Leads team to identify changes in the scope of work during mid to large-sized projects.
• Produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.
• Recognizes the importance of customer needs.
• Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
• Leads quality checks of the design and engineering of a mid to major-sized project to ensure accuracy.
• Establishes credibility in terms of technical competency and team leading ability.
• Prioritizes time to meet team commitments and individual work requirements.
• Prepare engineering deliverables consisting of one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment data sheets, hazardous area classification drawings, electrical power studies (ETAP), etc.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering minimum required.
• At least 15 years' relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Self directs work with limited supervision.
• Provides guidance, leadership and training to less experienced engineers.
• Leads small team to complete task/design on project.
• Work with project team as representative and coordinates work within discipline department.
• Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
• Develops and presents work in well-constructed written and verbal presentations. Clearly conveys messages and ideas, gains understanding.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor and members of immediate department.
• Works collaboratively across departments and involves others in solving problems. Initiates meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers for clarity on work.
• Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives.
• Serves as technical resource and point of contact for external or internal customers.
• Knowledge of industry codes, guidelines and regulatory standards to include NEC, NFPA and API.
• Experience with ETAP Electrical Power System Analysis software desired.
• Knowledgeable in power system studies including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and relay coordination preferred.

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Working Conditions

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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
  • Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions


Base Compensation: $143,000/yr - $149,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.

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About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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