Senior Electrical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Requisition ID: 178818

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Join Kiewit’s premier in‑house engineering group, a diverse team of engineers and technical professionals working on multiple cross‑border projects in the energy and generation industries. Gain cross‑border experience and develop expertise in diversified industries including renewables, carbon capture, and hydrogen projects. We value our people and support a professional, collaborative, and inclusive work culture, ensuring our team stays with us through hiring the right people, training, and support.

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 3,000 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 140 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‑faceted 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

Location

This position is based out of Calgary, AB with opportunity for flexible work options. Travel will be required on occasion, including into the US.

Responsibilities

• Take leadership and ownership of project initiatives as required.


• Perform complex calculations and apply standards and specifications correctly without supervision.


• Review project team engineering and design deliverables.


• Demonstrate critical data analysis and problem solving skills in meeting project challenges as they arise.


• Represent the engineering team in client, project management, and vendor meetings and communications.


• Review vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met.


• Ensure stakeholder vendor document review engagement and coordinate and resolve stakeholder comments.


• Assign tasks to projects staff and keep track of work loading, progress, and project schedule.


• Lead mid to large‑size projects or proposals.


• Develop and lead design improvement and cost savings initiatives.


• Apply techniques/technologies to improve processes and business results.


• Utilize industry and company standards/tools to achieve effective engineering and design.


• Serve as resource and mentor to less experienced engineers.


• Lead projects in how to interpret and apply codes and standards.


• Lead team in identifying and communicating project scope changes through project execution.


• Produce design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.


• Recognize engineering responsibility for public health, safety, and environmental stewardship.


• Recognize the importance of client/customer needs.


• Perform assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize personal productivity.


• Lead engineering and design quality checks for mid to large‑sized projects to ensure accuracy and technical compliance.


• Demonstrate effective time management in prioritizing project team commitments and individual work requirements.


• Prepare engineering deliverables including one‑lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment data sheets, calculations, specifications, technical requisitions, hazardous area classification drawings, electrical power studies (ETAP), etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a CEAB accredited four‑year college or university program required.


• P.Eng recommended.


• Minimum 15 years’ of relevant electrical engineering experience in power engineering‑related duties. Experience in the oil and gas market is also welcomed.


• Ability to work with limited supervision.


• Previous experience working in a lead role providing guidance, leadership and training to less experienced engineers.


• Demonstrated experience working as a team representative, coordinating with inter‑discipline and project functional groups.


• Previous experience in a client‑facing role.


• Demonstrated flexibility to adjust to varying work demands and challenges.


• Superior written and verbal communication skills, utilized in preparing presentations, communicating ideas, and gaining stakeholder buy‑in.


• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members, whether remote or in‑office.


• Works collaboratively across departments, involving others in problem solving. Initiates meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers for clarity on work.


• Supports project teams and departments positively and productively. Works well with others to accomplish common goals and objectives.


• Serves as technical resource and point of contact for external or internal clients.


• Knowledge of industry codes, guidelines and regulatory standards including NEC, NFPA and API.


• Experience with ETAP Electrical Power System Analysis software desired.


• Knowledgeable in power system studies including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and relay coordination preferred.


• Knowledgeable of electrical engineering equipment specifications.


• Knowledgeable of electrical design codes and standards.

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.

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.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.