Kiewit
Mid-Level Electrical Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering
Kiewit, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
Requisition ID:
178970
Job Level:
Mid Level
Home District/Group:
Kiewit Power Engineering
Department:
Drafting & Design
Market:
Power
Employment Type:
Full Time
Position Overview Mid-level role supporting EPC project design work for power generation projects. Designer are responsible for developing detailed raceway designs including cable tray and above ground conduit from concept to completion. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction‑drive engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
District Overview Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full‑service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction‑driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on‑time and on‑budget project delivery.
Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi‑faced 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
Power delivery
Environmental retrofits
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.
Location This position can be based in any of the following office locations: 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.
Responsibilities
Design cable tray, grounding and lighting systems from concept to completion
Perform calculations to size and check allowable fill in conduits and cable tray systems according to NEC requirements
Routes electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule
Perform layout of electrical equipment in electrical buildings
Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills
Checks and navigates in the 3D models for interferences and constructability
Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC requirements
Design and draft intermediate electrical drawings
Little to no supervision required to apply standard correctly to design
Initiates development of personal objectives aligned with those of the organization
Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity
Complies with company standards to produce quality deliverables
Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development
Participates in project meetings as required
Qualifications
At least 5 years’ experience in electrical design
Power Generation experience preferred
Experience in SmartPlant 3D
Experience in AutoCAD or MicroStation
Experience designing cable tray from concept to completion
Experience in grounding systems
Experience utilizing the NEC
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; fluent in English language
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: $73,000/yr - $76,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 01/08/2026 - 04/01/2026
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.
Company: Kiewit
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178970
Job Level:
Mid Level
Home District/Group:
Kiewit Power Engineering
Department:
Drafting & Design
Market:
Power
Employment Type:
Full Time
Position Overview Mid-level role supporting EPC project design work for power generation projects. Designer are responsible for developing detailed raceway designs including cable tray and above ground conduit from concept to completion. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction‑drive engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
District Overview Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full‑service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction‑driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on‑time and on‑budget project delivery.
Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi‑faced 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
Power delivery
Environmental retrofits
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.
Location This position can be based in any of the following office locations: 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.
Responsibilities
Design cable tray, grounding and lighting systems from concept to completion
Perform calculations to size and check allowable fill in conduits and cable tray systems according to NEC requirements
Routes electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule
Perform layout of electrical equipment in electrical buildings
Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills
Checks and navigates in the 3D models for interferences and constructability
Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC requirements
Design and draft intermediate electrical drawings
Little to no supervision required to apply standard correctly to design
Initiates development of personal objectives aligned with those of the organization
Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity
Complies with company standards to produce quality deliverables
Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development
Participates in project meetings as required
Qualifications
At least 5 years’ experience in electrical design
Power Generation experience preferred
Experience in SmartPlant 3D
Experience in AutoCAD or MicroStation
Experience designing cable tray from concept to completion
Experience in grounding systems
Experience utilizing the NEC
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; fluent in English language
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: $73,000/yr - $76,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 01/08/2026 - 04/01/2026
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.
Company: Kiewit
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