Requisition ID: 177141
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Roadway Lighting & Electrical Engineer to join our Traffic Design team. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles, with proven expertise in roadway and sign illumination systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio of delivering complex infrastructure projects and demonstrate strategic thinking in the integration of lighting and electrical systems within transportation environments. Experience in traffic signal systems and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design is strongly preferred. This position will play a critical role in shaping innovative, reliable, and sustainable electrical solutions across a variety of civil infrastructure projects, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
As a Senior Engineer, you will be leading and mentoring engineers/designers and collaborating with our other design centers to provide roadway lighting and electrical engineering expertise and designs for design/build and other alternative delivery projects across North America.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• U.S. Professional Engineer license required (PE)
• 12+ yrs experience in electrical design, preferably in transportation or civil infrastructure.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, AGI32, and other relevant design software.
• Strong understanding of NEC, AASHTO lighting standards, and traffic signal design principles.
• Experience with fiber optic communication systems and traffic management technologies is a plus.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with state DOTs or public infrastructure agencies.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. #LI-MD1

  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: $164,000/yr - $172,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 08/01/2025 - 01/01/2026
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

• Design and develop electrical systems including highway/street lighting, power distribution, and traffic signal systems for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and construction documents using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop analysis, conduit fill calculations, and cost estimates.
• Conduct lighting contour analysis and ensure compliance with AASHTO and NEC standards.
• Review contractor submittals and manufacturer specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with utility providers and internal teams during all phases of design and construction.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams and support project delivery from concept through construction.
• Lead a team of engineers/designers, as a project discipline lead, to perform the above lighting-electrical tasks.