Electrical Engineer Industrial Market

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is actively seeking mid-to senior level Electrical Engineers to join our team. This role supports our expanding portfolio within the Industrial market, offering opportunities to work on a diverse array of projects. These projects may include various types of industrial electrical systems for Water, Wastewater, Data Center, and mining applications.

We are looking for dedicated individuals interested in a stable career path, with a strong interest in leading other engineers and projects. This position is based in Calgary, AB, offering a career with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects, including hyperscale projects. Kiewit is an employee-owned company that fosters dedication and commitment to project success, playing a key role in meeting growing infrastructure construction demands across the country.

We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork, making Kiewit a rewarding place to build your career. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures; we build relationships, strengthen communities, and improve the world. We are deeply invested in the future of our employees, offering top-notch health benefits, generous time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service consulting and engineering firm specializing in infrastructure and engineering markets. Our team of over 1,700 engineers and design professionals possesses expertise across all major engineering disciplines, serving transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. With 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering approach prioritizes constructability and safety from the earliest project phases to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Industrial Design Group is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit, known for its best-in-class technical expertise. This group, encompassing process, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, focuses on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in sectors such as Food & Beverage, Consumer Products, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Buildings, Industrial Water, and Utilities. We have specialized expertise in plant floor process design, packaging, refrigerated/frozen facility design, and ammonia refrigeration systems.

Location

This position is based in Calgary, AB, with the potential for occasional travel to some of our US-based offices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for designing medium to large industrial projects.
• Formulate technical specifications and prepare interface points with construction partners.
• Schedule, review, and coordinate design efforts with project personnel, performing bid evaluations of equipment and construction proposals, and developing recommendations for contract award.
• Prepare electrical engineering designs, including layout, design schematics, calculations, and conceptual designs, utilizing standard methods and project principles.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes, and Kiewit guidelines, providing suggestions as needed.
• Work independently on small projects or as part of a large multi-discipline team on larger projects, collaborating with in-house inter-discipline engineers and construction partners.
• Prepare electrical engineering deliverables such as one-lines, layout, design schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment data sheets, hazardous area classification drawings, and various electrical power studies.
• Perform complex calculations and apply standards correctly without supervision.
• Perform ETAP analysis and simulation, system modeling, protection coordination, reliability studies, load flow studies, and grounding integrity.
• Utilize SmartPlant for balance of plant electrical systems design.
• Support RFP, Pre-Feed, FEED, D/B, and EPC projects for electrical designs across multiple markets.
• For more Senior candidates, may lead projects and other engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• P.Eng is required.
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience performing Electrical engineering design for Industrial facilities (e.g., Chemical plants, Mining/Mineral Processing, Power, Water/Wastewater, Processing plants, Advanced manufacturing, Data Centers, EV Battery, petrochemical).
• Experience with ETAP Electrical Power System Analysis Software (or similar tool) for simulation/analysis is required.
• Demonstrated interest in leading small projects and teams.
• Experience mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Experience working with a project team and other stakeholders in engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Experience with SmartPlant, Microstation, or REVIT for designing electrical systems or I&C systems in an industrial facility.
• Ability to develop and present work in a well-constructed manner, with excellent verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to design and problem-solving.
• Experience with FEED, D/B, EPC designs, familiar with 30/60/90% completion design progression.
• Experience with power system studies, relay coordination, short circuit load flow, protection, and arc flash for low to medium power systems.
• Experience with industry codes, guidelines, and standards related to the Electrical discipline.
• Self-directed and able to work with limited to no supervision.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others.
• Perform work safely and effectively, understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. This includes 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.

Key skills/competency

• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Facilities Design
• ETAP Software
• Power System Analysis
• SmartPlant
• Project Leadership
• Mentorship
• EPC Projects
• Water/Wastewater Systems
• Data Center Infrastructure