Senior Electrical Designer - Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

About the job

Requisition ID: 183037

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Bring your electrical design expertise to the future of nuclear power. Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is looking for an accomplished Senior Electrical Designer who can bring deep technical knowledge, nuclear project experience, and subject matter expertise to our growing team.

You'll take a leading technical role on complex nuclear projects, working alongside engineers, designers, and construction teams to develop safe, practical, and constructable electrical design solutions. You'll be someone the team can turn to for technical guidance, complex design challenges, model and design reviews, and electrical design best practices.

Just as importantly, you'll help us build for the future by mentoring other designers, sharing your nuclear expertise, and helping grow the technical strength of our Electrical Design group.

If you're an experienced electrical designer who wants to use your expertise to influence projects, develop others, and make an impact in the growing nuclear market, we want to hear from you. Apply today and build what's next with 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. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

On our team, you will have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location

Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, Knoxville, TN, Other locations or remote work may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate detailed electrical design deliverables for complex nuclear projects using 2D and 3D design platforms.

• Prepare electrical layouts and drawings for power distribution, grounding, lighting, cable tray and conduit routing, equipment layouts, cable schedules, and installation details.

• Work with electrical engineers to translate engineering requirements, design criteria, calculations, and technical specifications into detailed drawings and models.

• Participate in 3D model reviews and multidisciplinary design coordination.

• Review design deliverables for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.

• Identify and resolve design conflicts, drawing discrepancies, constructability concerns, and field installation issues.

• Support engineering and construction teams throughout project execution and develop practical solutions to complex design challenges.

• Manage design assignments while meeting project quality, budget, and schedule requirements.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced designers and contribute to the continued growth and technical capabilities of the Electrical Design team.

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Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred. Relevant technical training or apprenticeship experience may also be considered.

• 8+ years of electrical design and/or drafting experience supporting complex engineering and construction projects.

• SmartPlant 3D experience required, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and Bentley/MicroStation.

• Experience using Navisworks for 3D model reviews and multidisciplinary design coordination.

• Strong knowledge of electrical design practices with the ability to independently execute complex design assignments.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial nuclear and/or Department of Energy project experience.

• Electrical design experience supporting nuclear, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities.

• Experience working in an EPC or multidisciplinary engineering and construction environment.

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.

•    FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $122,000/yr - $153,000/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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.