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Kiewit · 10 hours ago

Electrical Engineer - Industrial 1

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations, and they are seeking Mid Level Electrical Engineers to join their Electrical/I&C design team. The role involves preparing electrical engineering designs for large industrial facilities, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting various electrical design projects across multiple markets.

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Responsibilities

Prepare electrical engineering designs, including layout, design schematics, calculations and conceptual designs; utilizing standard methods and project principles for EPC and Design Build projects for large industrial facilities that may include Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Data Centers, Campus Energy, Industrial Energy
Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to design medium to large industrial projects
Formulate technical specifications and prepare interface points with construction partners. Schedule, review, and coordinate design efforts with other project personnel, performing bid evaluations of equipment and construction proposals and developing recommendations for contract award
Review electrical requirements for new facilities and project plans
Perform ETAP analysis and simulation, system modeling, protection coordination, reliability studies, load flow studies and grounding integrity
Utilize SmartPlant for balance of plant electrical systems design
Mentor and guide junior engineers, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes, and Kiewit guidelines, providing suggestions and recommendations as needed
Work independently on small projects, or as a part of a large multi-discipline team on larger projects, including working with both in-house inter-discipline engineers and construction partners to provide our Clients the industry’s best of both engineering and physical design
Support RFP, Pre-Feed, FEED, D/B and EPC projects for electrical designs across multiple markets

Qualification

Electrical Engineering DesignETAP Simulation/AnalysisSmartPlant SoftwareFEED Design ExperienceEPC Project ExperienceMentoring Junior EngineersField Construction ExperienceCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university and EIT license is required
At least 5 years' experience performing Electrical engineering design for Industrial facilities (which could include Chemical plants, Mining/Mineral Processing, Power, Water/Wastewater, Processing plants, Advanced manufacturing plants, data centers, EV Battery)
Experience with ETAP simulation/analysis is required (or similar software)
Experience with SmartPlant, or similar software for design
Experience with FEED, D/B, EPC designs, familiar with 30/60/90% completion design progression
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

Preferred

PE preferred, or willingness to obtain within a year
Experience in field construction or startup and previous experience directing junior engineers is desirable

Benefits

Top-notch health benefits
20 days paid time off
Wealth-building 401K plan
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

Company

At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

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