Senior Electrical Designer - Power Engineering

Senior Electrical Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Location:

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.

Position Overview:

Senior-level role supporting EPC project design work for power generation projects. Designers are responsible for developing detailed raceway designs including duct bank, embedded conduit and cable tray from concept to completion. Our staff leads 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:

• 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 NEC 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 NEC 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:
  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

Qualifications:

• At least 8 years' experience in electrical design
• Power generation experience, preferred.
• Experience with underground designs from concept to completion
• Experience in cable tray, grounding and lighting from concept to completion
• Experience in Smart Plant 3D
• Experience in Micro Station 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

Base Compensation: $107,000/yr - $112,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 04/02/2026 - 07/01/2026

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. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.