Electrical Design Coordinator - Kiewit Power Engineering
The Electrical Design Coordinator will perform electrical design engineering, including calculations, drawings, and equipment specifications for power projects. They will also coordinate with vendors, construction teams, and project managers to ensure safe and cost-effective project delivery.
- On-site
- Calgary, AB
- Posted Aug 24, 2026
- Apply by Aug 27, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Requisition ID: 182029 Job Level: Entry Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering Department: Design Engineering Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview As an entry-level Electrical Design Coordinator, you will be a part of a growing team that supports all aspects of the construction process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing electrical calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to keep our construction crews safe. 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 1,300 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 130 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 We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the industrial markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s 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. Location This position is based out of our Calgary, AB office. Responsibilities Checking manufacturer's wiring drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, data sheets and similar drawings Researching and analyzing requirements from various engineering standards, contracts and proposal documents Preparing basic engineering calculations and drawings following Kiewit Power Engineers standards Providing draft equipment specifications for major electrical equipment Performing bid evaluations Coordinating electrical equipment contracts directly with equipment vendors Maintaining engineering records and lists as required Developing and managing cable and termination information utilizing plant design software Coordinating work with other engineers, designers, project managers, construction personnel and vendors Developing familiarity with departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes, and Kiewit Power Engineers policies Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience The individual must: Masters, Bachelor's or technical degree in electrical engineering or related field Above 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred Demonstrate interest in power systems engineering Possess excellent organizational and communication skills Be a team player Computer Skills Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. The individual will develop familiarity with and learn to use the electrical department design software tools. #LI-SM1 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. • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary 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. We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
What you’ll do
The Electrical Design Coordinator will perform electrical design engineering, including calculations, drawings, and equipment specifications for power projects. They will also coordinate with vendors, construction teams, and project managers to ensure safe and cost-effective project delivery.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with a preference for a cumulative GPA above 3.0. Strong organizational and communication skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn departmental design software.
Benefits
• Medical plan • Dental plan • Vision plan • Voluntary wellness program • Employee assistance program • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Retirement plan with matching • Paid time off
Listed skills
- Microsoft ExcelPreferred
- Microsoft WordPreferred
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Electrical engineering
- Power systems engineering
- Electrical calculations
- Wiring drawings
- One-line diagrams
- Schematics
- Equipment specifications
- Bid evaluations
- Cable management
- Termination information
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Project coordination
- Risk mitigation
- Technical communication
- Organizational skills
- Design Software
- Ability To Meet Deadlines
- Time Off Management
- Plant Design
- Risk Mitigation
- Project Delivery
- Electrical Engineering
- Brainstorming
- Construction
- Electrical Wiring
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Constructability
- Construction Management
- Consulting
- Electrical Equipment
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Engineering Calculations
- Process Engineering
- Oil and Gas
- Innovation
- Project Management
- Wastewater
- One-Line Diagram
- Power Engineering
- Process Safety
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Scheduling
- Coordinating
Job areas
- Engineering
- Energy
- Construction
- Consulting
- Electrical Power Engineer
- Electrical Engineer (General)
- Electrical Engineers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 27, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
