Senior Electrical Designer - Hydropower & Dams Job Level: Senior Level Market: Employment Type: Full Time Kiewit is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to play a key role in the design and delivery of complex hydropower, dam, and hydraulic structure projects across North America. As a key member of Kiewit’s Hydropower, Dams, and Hydraulic Structures (HDH) team, you will contribute to the planning and constructable design of electrical systems for major infrastructure projects, including traditional and pumped-storage hydropower facilities. You will collaborate closely with Design Engineers as well as other discipline teams (structural, mechanical, hydrotechnical) to provide various design services to internal groups for the development of HDH projects.

Work on large, complex hydropower and dam projects across Canada and the U.Be part of an integrated design–construction environment with real project impact 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 Water/wastewater Carbon-Free - Nuclear 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 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.

At Kiewit, we deliver some of the most challenging and meaningful infrastructure projects in North America. Our integrated design–construction approach allows engineers to see their work built and collaborate directly with construction teams to deliver innovative, practical solutions. Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered Occasional travel will be required.

Support the electrical systems design for HDH projects in coordination with the existing Kiewit design teams as needed (structural, mechanical, piping etc.) Lead the preparation of electrical design deliverables, including drawings, lists and schedules in coordination with electrical engineers. Support in the preparation and coordination HDH electrical design packages Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams, construction personnel, and external design partners. Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate designers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.

Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Support business development efforts, including pursuits and technical proposals. Contribute to the growth and evolution of the HDH practice through strategic initiatives, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.

Quality & Safety Lead by example in promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability. Support implementation and continuous improvement of the design quality management system. 10+ years of relevant experience in the design of electrical systems with experience in Hydropower considered an asset.



Electrical equipment layouts and general arrangements ~ Embedded grounding, cable tray systems and duct banks ~ Hardwired control circuits ~ Process and Instrumentation (considered an asset) ~ Lighting systems, including control ~ Building security, fire detection and telecommunication systems (working knowledge considered an asset) Registered technologist or equivalent considered Proficiency in the application of the most prominent electrical-related Codes, Norms, Standards and guidelines, most notably ANSI/IEEE and NEC Proficiency in 2D CAD software such as Autocad for drawing preparation Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Revit Control schematics Wiring diagrams Bills of materials On‑site construction experience and ability to view design through a constructability lens Familiarity with the design-build design process, construction/constructability, and typical testing practice Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Fluent in French an asset Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $43 – 65 CAD/hour. (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. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

📌 Senior Consulting Engineer, Electrical (Burnaby)
🏢 Kiewit
📍 Burnaby