Lead Electrical Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, Knoxville, TN, Itasca, IL

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. We are seeking experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineers to join our team. At Kiewit, we are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s module fabrication and 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. In an ever-changing job market, we offer a rare opportunity to be a part of a stable company with a proven history of success. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. The Electrical Design Engineer functions in a mid-level engineering capacity  performs all aspects of conventional and nuclear design engineering. The engineer in this position must have an aptitude for practical engineering, a willingness to immerse oneself in the position and rapidly learn the business, ability to work with little supervision, have strong leadership skills, and be willing to travel periodically.

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, and 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 holistic 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’ll 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

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, Knoxville, TN, Itasca, IL. Other locations may be considered. 

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Design Oversight

• Lead the development, review, and coordination of electrical engineering designs for commercial nuclear, DOE, and other highly regulated industrial projects.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to electrical engineers and designers, ensuring deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards, budgets, and schedules.
• Serve as the electrical engineering subject matter expert for complex design challenges and technical decision-making.
• Review, approve, and provide quality oversight of engineering calculations, specifications, studies, drawings, and design packages.

Power System Engineering

• Lead and perform detailed AC and DC power system analyses using ETAP, including:
  • Short Circuit Studies
  • Protective Device Coordination Studies
  • Arc Flash Hazard Analyses
  • Voltage Drop Studies
  • Motor Starting Studies
  • Load Flow and System Capacity Evaluations
• Develop engineering recommendations based on study results and ensure compliance with applicable industry codes and standards.

Design Development

• Develop design criteria, scopes of work, engineering packages, and technical documentation.
• Lead constructability reviews and design optimization efforts throughout project execution.
• Design and review electrical power distribution systems, grounding systems, lighting systems, communications systems, security systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Support engineering change evaluations and manage design modifications throughout project lifecycles.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Develop and review technical equipment specifications, bid packages, and procurement documentation.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and provide technical recommendations for equipment selection.
• Coordinate vendor interfaces, review vendor drawings and submittals, and manage technical inquiries throughout the procurement process.

Project Execution & Client Engagement

• Coordinate electrical engineering activities with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, structural, civil, I&C, and construction personnel.
• Act as the primary electrical engineering contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support project planning, resource forecasting, proposal development, and technical reviews.
• Identify project risks, scope changes, and opportunities for cost and schedule optimization.

Construction & Field Support

• Provide technical support during construction, startup, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with resolving field design issues and developing practical engineering solutions.
• Travel to client offices, vendor facilities, and project sites to support design reviews, walkdowns, and construction coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting commercial nuclear, DOE, power generation, or other complex industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical design efforts on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience serving as a technical lead, discipline lead, or project engineering lead is preferred.

Technical Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, including transformers, generators, switchgear, motor control centers, motors, protective relays, and power system protection schemes.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, specifications, and design packages.
• Proficiency with ETAP or comparable power system analysis software.
• Familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, Navisworks, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and nuclear industry design requirements.
• DOE and/or Commercial Nuclear experience strongly preferred.

Licensure

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.

Professional Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-development capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with clients, project teams, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.

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