Electrical Designer - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering at Kiewit in Lenexa, KS, US

Job description

• Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking an Electrical CAD Designer for the Lenexa, Kansas office. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.

Responsibilities

• • Reports project progression updates and/or issues to Lead Electrical Designers required.
• • 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.
• • Utilize applicable engineering national and local codes.
• • Develop schematics and one-line drawings from engineering sketches or mark-ups.
• • Design duct bank, embedded conduit, cable tray, grounding and lighting systems from concept to completion utilizing engineering documents, sketches or vendor data.
• • 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 check allowable fill in conduits and cable tray systems according to NEC requirements and size pull boxes.
• • Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC requirements.
• • Gathers information needed to develop design and verify voltage separation requirements are met.
• • Creates plan drawings and details for electrical deliverables.
• • Analyze, inspect, and construct designs while adhering to electrical quality standards and department procedures.
• • Provides lessons learned throughout the project by utilizing the Lessons Learned database.
• • Complete as-builts by utilizing Request for Information (RFI) forms, Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and red-marked drawings from construction to develop “Conformed to Construction Records” as required.
• • Participates in project meetings as required.
• • 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.

Requirements

• • Associates, Vocational or Bachelor's degree in Design & Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology or Design or a related degree.
• • 0-2 years of electrical design experience or related field experience preferred but not required.
• • Experience utilizing 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD MEP, or Navisworks and have knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• • Must be able to conceptualize in a 3D environment.
• • Must be able to communicate through emails and utilize electronic meeting requests.
• • Must have a working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and PDF software.
• • Must be able to represent Kiewit manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit organization. #LI-IPLA

Skills

Required

• 3D conceptualization
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Perform work safely and effectively

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.