Electrical Engineer - Industrial & Vertical Buildings

Requisition ID: 180101

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

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Kiewit is seeking for a Building Electrical Systems Engineer to support industrial and large commercial building projects by developing safe, code-compliant constructible electrical systems, for EPC and Design/Build projects, from concept to construction. This role blends technical design, multidisciplinary coordination and construction-driven engineering. You can expect to design all related building electrical systems (lighting, power distribution, equipment feeds, lightening protection, security systems, and other related electrical systems for the building, delivering models, drawings, specifications, calculations and relevant analyses. As a more senior engineer, you may be overseeing and mentor more junior engineers, performing design checking and leading projects.

Our Engineering culture is construction driven, meaning our Building Electrical Engineers design with constructability, safety and cost in mind from day one. We excel at delivering EPC projects, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects and have a strong backlog of work, providing you with stability and diverse set of building projects to design. If you desire early involvement in project planning, design strategy, collaboration with industry experts, and exposure to large, complex facilities, look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing infrastructure demands. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career. ENR ranks Kiewit as #2 in Construction, and we excel at delivering EPC projects, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects.
At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. We don't just build projects - we build careers! We are the best at what we do. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees.

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve industrial, transportation, power, water, mining, marine, building and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 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 Industrial and Water Engineering Group, which includes mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural and architectural disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery. The Industrial Group projects span markets such as advanced technologies; mining, minerals and metals; process industries; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; and industrial water.

This position may be based out of our Lone Tree Colorado or Houston, TX offices. Opportunities for flexible/hybrid work are available working 2 days from home/3 days in the office. Up to 25% travel is expected to our offices and project sites.

As an Building Electrical Engineer you will have a wide range of responsibilities that include:

• Developing building lighting, power and distribution designs, including minor telecom and security provisions, on various projects and building types that may include data centers, industrial buildings, nuclear buildings, water treatment buildings, hospital, pharmaceutical.
• Performing Revit modeling and drawing creation, and/or coordinating with BIM staff for completion.
• Completing calculations for lighting, electrical loading, short circuit, voltage drop, and energy code, using SKM or ETAP
• Developing project building electrical specifications.
• Perform Bid review, shop drawing review, RFI response, and construction site punch lists.
• Project coordination with others inside and outside of Industrial Building Group.
• Assisting with creating and maintaining department standards and tools.
• Providing mentoring and training for entry level engineers/interns.
• Performing quality checks of the design and engineering of a project to ensure accuracy.
• For more Senior Building Engineers - may lead portions of projects or complete building projects for electrical discipline, and lead/guide other engineers at lower levels.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering required.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience in the building industry (NON-Residential) performing design functions and calculations as outlined above. Experience with Alternative Delivery (EPC and/or Design/Build projects) highly desired
• Solid understanding of the National Electrical Code, International Building Code, and energy codes.
• Must be Proficient in Revit and Microsoft Office Suite. Must have experience with either SKM or ETAP for load flow studies, arc flash, short circuit
• Proficiency in AGi32 software or Visual a plus for calculations.
• Ability to adjust to varying demands of work and perform well under pressure.
• Prefer candidates that have Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or commitment to achieving within 6-18 months.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

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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.

Base Compensation: $110,000 - $150,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 03/25/2026 - 07/07/2026

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.