Kiewit
Mid-Level Electrical Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering
Kiewit, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Mid‑Level Electrical Designer – Kiewit Power Engineering
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. Designers 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‑driven 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.
Services offered in the Power district include:
Gas‑fired generation
Power delivery
Environmental retrofits
Renewables and new technology
Water/wastewater
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
Route electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule
Perform layout of electrical equipment in electrical buildings
Develop 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills
Check and navigate in the 3D models for interferences and constructability
Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC requirements
Design and draft intermediate electrical drawings
Work independently applying standards correctly to design without supervision
Initiate development of personal objectives aligned with organization goals
Perform assigned work efficiently to maximize productivity
Comply with company standards to produce quality deliverables
Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project development
Participate 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
Working Conditions – Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines promptly
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others
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 – $76,000 per year (actual compensation subject to variation due to education, experience, skillset, and/or location). This posting will be active from 01/08/2026 to 04/01/2026.
We offer our full‑time 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.
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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. Designers 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‑driven 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.
Services offered in the Power district include:
Gas‑fired generation
Power delivery
Environmental retrofits
Renewables and new technology
Water/wastewater
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
Route electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule
Perform layout of electrical equipment in electrical buildings
Develop 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills
Check and navigate in the 3D models for interferences and constructability
Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC requirements
Design and draft intermediate electrical drawings
Work independently applying standards correctly to design without supervision
Initiate development of personal objectives aligned with organization goals
Perform assigned work efficiently to maximize productivity
Comply with company standards to produce quality deliverables
Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project development
Participate 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
Working Conditions – Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines promptly
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others
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 – $76,000 per year (actual compensation subject to variation due to education, experience, skillset, and/or location). This posting will be active from 01/08/2026 to 04/01/2026.
We offer our full‑time 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.
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