Designer I

Title of position:  Electrical Designer I, II, III

 Position type: Full Time

Pay range: $22-$33 per hour

Location: Westminster, Colorado

About Kahuna USA

Kahuna is an energy-focused organization operating in a Private Equity–backed environment, driven by growth, execution, and long-term relationship & value creation. Our Core Values—Safety, Innovation, Empowerment, Integrity, and Relationships, guide how we operate, how we partner with clients, and how we support one another. We are committed to building a high-performing organization where employees can grow their careers while contributing meaningfully to the company’s success.

About the Role

 Kahuna is looking to fill several positions ranging from entry level to experienced designers. Candidate should be able to proactively perform more advanced electrical design for midstream oil and gas projects with limited direction from experienced electrical designers and engineers. Project assignments will include designing electrical, instrument and control drawings. 

What You’ll Do 

• Able to develop complex electrical, instrument and control drawings to fit unique project situations using pre-developed tools with limited direction from experienced designers and engineers.
• Ability to assist with and review drawings of other less experienced designers and markup as necessary to represent a functional design with limited direction from experienced designers and engineers. 
• Ability to do more complex 3D modeling using pre-developed tools with limited direction from experienced designers.
• Independently lead electrical design portion of mid-sized projects or multiple small projects. 
• Broad understanding of electrical theory.
• Basic understanding of industrial components and equipment. 
• Demonstrate full understanding of the workflow from beginning to end of a project.
• Coordinate with other design teams to ensure continuous flow of information concerning other engineering disciplines affecting the design execution of a project. 
• Demonstrate strong ability to functionally communicate technical and administrative project/task details, including correspondence via emails and general documentation. 
• Organize and prepare drawings for delivery, maintaining security and confidentiality in a timely manner. 
• Understand and be able to operate Navisworks Freedom/Manage/Simulate, allowing for basic integration between engineering and design, and lead model reviews as necessary for assigned projects.
• Demonstrate professional behavior around clients and vendors.

What You’ll Bring

• Must be a self-starter with initiative, hard worker who can work with some guidance from experienced designers and as a member of a team. 
• Must be detail oriented; precise and organized in handling of drawings.
• Solid organizational skills required; must be able to prioritize and multitask.
• High school diploma or equivalent and previous experience with CAD required and/or community college drafting/CAD courses preferred but not required.
• Broad computer skills and proficient in Microsoft office, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD®, Bluebeam Revu.
• Electrical field or panel shop experience in power or controls; is desirable but not required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Kahuna offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

Learn more about our culture, history, and the exciting work we do at www.KahunaUSA.com

Next Steps

To apply, please provide a copy of your resume and cover letter and apply directly through our website at www.Kahunausa.com. Kahuna is a DOT-regulated company; therefore, this position will require that the candidate pass an initial drug screen and background check upon hire. Must be eligible to work in the United States as this job is ineligible for sponsorship.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.