Electrical Commissioning Lead - Power Engineering
Listed on 2026-05-31
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Commissioning Lead - Kiewit Power Engineering
Location:
Lenexa, KS, US;
Cumberland, TN, US;
Tampa, FL, US;
Louisville, KY, US
Requisition : 179311
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewThe Commissioning Electrical Lead will report directly to the Commissioning Manager. Promote and provide leadership for Safety. Direct and coordinate the daily activities of SU Electrical and construction craft. Assume direct responsibility of all electrical components and systems integrity for completion of contractual requirements with the highest degree of safety and quality.
District OverviewOur rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:
- Gas-fired generation
- Renewables and new technology
- Water/wastewater
We are a high-performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life‑cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s 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.
Responsibilities- Ensure all Safety procedures are followed.
- Review and Approve all Work Authorizations and develop boundary locking plan with Authorized Requested.
- Assist Tagging Authority in LOTOs as a Lead Electrical in walking down boundaries and perform all the safety checks.
- Submit daily activity report summary to Commissioning Manager to detail progress daily.
- Follow all related SU procedures.
- Oversee all electrical commissioning activities and be accountable to the Site Commissioning Manager.
- Oversee and/or record and document equipment run ins.
- Assist Mechanical Lead in performing check-out and commissioning of systems.
- Maintain jumper log/Temporary Modification list.
- Maintain updated Red‑Line/As‑Built drawings and documentation, ensuring that all modifications documented are tracked through completion both in the field and on all records.
- Oversee electrical commissioning sub-contractors. Develop a detailed testing plan to complete all subcontractor testing.
- Complete all Electrical pre checkout forms prior to energization of any equipment, in addition to any post energization forms.
- Energization procedures should be followed, and any deviations will require Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Director written approval.
- Troubleshoot electrical commissioning issues.
- Work with I&C & DCS Leads in the loop verification process.
- Elevate issues to Site Commissioning Manager in a timely manner.
- Develop action plan to address any issues.
- Ensure adverse conditions and lessons learned reports are generated when necessary.
- Read and adhere to Startup Administration Manual.
- Attend meetings as assigned by Commissioning Manager.
- Ensure electrical personnel attend and/or support all required walk‑downs.
- Submit RFIs (Request for Information) to engineering as needed.
- Track and submit Quality Incident Reports (QIR) and Condition Reports (CR).
- Assist the Commissioning Manager with ordering and maintaining Spare Parts and Consumable list for the discipline.
- Ensure to have all the necessary calibrated testing tools and equipment throughout the commissioning period.
- An Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology or a related field, or equivalent job-related experience.
- Ten years of experience working in electrical commissioning of power plants.
- Expertise in the installation, testing, operation, repair, and maintenance of industrial process electrical devices and power distribution systems.
- Knowle…
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