Senior designer Jobs in Paterson, NJ

Position Overview

Senior-level role supporting EPC project design work for power generation projects. Designer are responsible for developing detailed raceway designs including duct bank, embedded conduit and cable tray from concept to completion. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-drive engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

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 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 can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Lone Tree, CO; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; Phoenix/Tempe, AZ; New York City, NY; or Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once the new office is established.

Responsibilities

• Design duct bank, embedded conduit, cable tray, grounding and lighting systems from concept to completion utilizing engineering documents, sketches or vendor data

• Perform calculations to size and check allowable fill in conduits and cable tray systems according to NEC requirements

• Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills. Checks and navigates in the 3D models for interferences and constructability

• Routes electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule

• Model electrical components using vendor submittals and electrical designs

• Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC requirements

• Utilize applicable engineering national and local codes

• Reports project progression updates and/or issues to project lead team

• Coordinates with project team by utilizing the Project Database: Request for Review Process, Holds List, ECN, Request for information from other disciplines, and all other applicable functions

• Gathers information needed to develop design and verify voltage separation requirements are met

• Analyze, inspect, and construct designs while adhering to electrical quality standards and department procedures

• Checks design for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking

• Resolves checked drawings; prove and understand comments made

• Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development

• Acts as a field resource to assist construction in field resolution on issues

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ experience in electrical design

• Power generation experience, preferred.

• Experience with underground designs from concept to completion

• Experience in cable tray, grounding and lighting from concept to completion

• Experience in SmartPlant 3D

• Experience in MicroStation or AutoCAD

• Must be able to conceptualize in a 3D environment.

• Ability to work in a growing, adaptive and multi-discipline team environment

• Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Working Conditions

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. Base Compensation: $107,000/yr - $112,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) This posting will be active from: 01/08/2026 - 04/01/2026 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. 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.