Distribution Project Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery

Requisition ID: 179238

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As an Associate Project Manager in Kiewit Power Delivery, you will support the execution of high-impact transmission and substation projects that are part of a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure portfolio. These projects are delivered using a progressive design-build model with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), allowing our teams to influence engineering and construction outcomes from the earliest stages.

You’ll work alongside a dynamic team to manage materials, production, costs, and documentation while gaining exposure to all phases of project delivery. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career while contributing to transformative work in the power delivery sector.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider, completing projects of all sizes and complexity. Across North America, our experience spans all transmission and distribution market aspects from high-voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution design, automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil and gas markets.

Location

This position will be located in one of our area offices and/or on one of our project sites in Ohio, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Kansas or Texas.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse team to estimate, schedule, and build mechanical, electrical, and heavy industrial construction projects

• Support both administrative and field operations, including reviewing proposals, specifications, and drawings; performing material takeoffs; and preparing cost estimates

• Attend pre-bid meetings and assist with subcontractor supervision and vendor coordination

• Prepare work plans, manage quality control, track costs and materials, schedule equipment, and administer safety programs

• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to project success from planning through execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

• Knowledge of construction safety and current federal/OSHA requirements

• Ability to read and interpret project specifications and engineering drawings

• Familiarity with project scheduling and cost control

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SurvTrak, Hard Dollar, Revit, SAP, Prolog, and/or Primavera P6 is a plus

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail

• High motivation and a strong work ethic; willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to access all areas of a construction site in varying climates and environments

• Active driver’s license required

• Willingness to travel and/or relocate as needed

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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: $138,000/yr - $145,000/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.

Company: Kiewit