Nuclear Solutions-Electrical Designer-Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, Knoxville, TN, Itasca, IL

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Electrical Designer

Location:

Knoxville, TN, US Houston, TX, US Itasca, IL, US Lenexa, KS, US

Position Overview:

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. We are seeking experienced Electrical Designers to join our team. At Kiewit, we are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit's module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

In an ever-changing job market, we offer a rare opportunity to be a part of a stable company with a proven history of success. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions.

District Overview:
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools, and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced designers and engineers, ensuring quality and consistency in design deliverables.
• Review and check design work completed by junior staff, providing direction to resolve design and drafting issues.
• Develop practical solutions and corrective actions to address drawing discrepancies, constructability concerns, and design challenges.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule commitments.
• Serve as a field engineering/design resource, supporting construction teams in resolving moderately complex to complex installation and design issues.
• Apply extensive knowledge of industry standards, codes, procedures, and best practices to produce high-quality engineering deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, developing new methods and approaches to enhance design efficiency and effectiveness.
• Evaluate alternatives and recommend cost-effective design solutions that meet project requirements.
• Collaborate across disciplines to improve communication, coordination, and constructability of design documents.
• Identify scope changes and impacts during project execution and implement drawing revisions as necessary to support project objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Interpret and communicate design intent, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across project deliverables.
• Prepare and develop advanced instrumentation and controls design deliverables, including Instrument Location Plans, Loop Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Cable Schedules, and Installation Details.
• Develop detailed instrument installation drawings and demonstrate a thorough understanding of instrumentation systems, equipment, and installation requirements.
• Support design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination efforts throughout all phases of project execution.

Preferred

Competencies:

• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to independently prioritize work and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, construction, and client teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and professional development.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in design and/or drafting disciplines, with a strong background in electrical design.
• Proficiency with 3D design software, including Micro Station, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Smart Plant 3D, or similar platforms.
• Smart Plant 3D experience is preferred.
• Ability to visualize, develop, and coordinate designs within a 3D environment.
• Experience using Navisworks for design reviews and coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office…