Overview
KPE – Electrical Engineer Jobs in Calgary, Canada at Kiewit
Title: KPE – Electrical Engineer
Company: Kiewit
Location: Calgary, Canada
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Position Overview
Kiewit Power Engineering Group is seeking several mid-level and senior Electrical Engineers to join our growing Calgary team!
The ideal candidates will prepare engineering deliverables including single‑line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment data sheets, calculations, specifications, technical requisitions, hazardous area classification drawings, and power system studies (e.g., ETAP), as well as conduct engineering calculations and ensure the accurate application of relevant codes, standards, and specifications.
These roles will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, construction, procurement, and project management.
Depending on experience, the position may operate at a Mid-Level or Senior level
, with increasing responsibility for technical leadership, project ownership, and team mentorship.
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:
We are a highly performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life cycle engaging in exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power 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 Calgary, Alberta with flexible work options. Travel will be required on occasion, including in the US.
Responsibilities
Mid-Level Electrical Engineer
• Execute assigned engineering scope with minimal supervision
• Begin to take ownership of smaller project scopes or work packages
• Support coordination across disciplines and stakeholders
• Perform complex calculations and independently apply engineering standards and specifications.
• Support review of engineering deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Interface with vendors to review documentation and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Track personal deliverables and manage priorities to meet project schedule commitments.
• Identify potential scope changes, risks, and technical issues, escalating as needed.
• Support cost-saving and design improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to junior engineers when appropriate.
Senior Electrical Engineer
• Lead engineering scope for mid-to-large-scale projects or proposals
• Take full ownership of technical execution, quality, and delivery
• Serve as a technical leader, mentor, and key client interface
• Lead and take ownership of project initiatives, including scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Review and approve engineering and design outputs to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Assign tasks to project staff, monitor workload and progress, and ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination and ensure integration across engineering disciplines.
• Represent the engineering team in client,…