Lead Substation Engineer

Kiewit; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Christmas bonus

Savings fund

Food vouchers

Social security

Health Care Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Kiewit Mexico seeks an experienced electrical engineer to lead the design of high voltage substations, including equipment layout, grounding, and protection studies, in brownfield and greenfield projects. You will coordinate with civil, structural, and protection teams, review deliverables, and mentor design engineers, ensuring compliance with IEEE/NESC standards.

Fluency in English is required. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 8+ years in HV substation design; AutoCAD or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in high voltage substation design (utility, EPC, or consulting)
• Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, and utility-specific requirements
• Experience leading engineering teams or serving as a technical lead
• Proficiency with substation design tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, CDEGS)
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Must possess advanced-level English skills, including strong verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and design of greenfield and brownfield substations, including equipment layout, bus configurations, grounding, lightning protection, and control building arrangements
• Oversee development of key design documents such as one-line and three-line diagrams, general arrangement drawings, equipment specifications and bills of material
• Grounding and lightning protection studies, conduit, cable and raceway plans
• Coordinate with civil, structural, transmission, and protection teams for integrated designs
• Review and approve deliverables for accuracy and project standards
• Support project planning, scheduling, and provide technical guidance during development
• Identify project risks and work with project managers and leads to develop mitigation strategies

Skills

HV Substation Design

Team Leadership

Electrical Systems

Communication Skills

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

CDEGS

Job description

• Protection & control schematics and wiring diagrams

Kiewit Mexico is a company dedicated to providing engineering, procurement, and construction management services. Kiewit Mexico is a subsidiary of one of the largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations in North America. Kiewit Mexico offers construction management and engineering services in a variety of markets, including energy, oil, gas, chemicals, terminals, marine works, and mining.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and design of greenfield and brownfield substations, including equipment layout, bus configurations, grounding, lightning protection, and control building arrangements
• Oversee development of key design documents such as:
• One line and three line diagrams
• General arrangement drawings
• Equipment specifications and bills of material
• Grounding and lightning protection studies
• Conduct, cable, and raceway plans
• Protection & control schematics and wiring diagrams
• Coordinate with civil, structural, transmission, and protection teams to ensure integrated designs
• Review and approve engineering deliverables for accuracy and project standard compliance
• Support project planning and scheduling
• Provide technical guidance during engineering development
• Identify project risks and work with project managers and discipline leads to development mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in high voltage substation design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment)
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE, NESC, and utility specific requirements
• Experience leading engineering teams or serving as a technical lead
• Proficiency with substation design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, CDEGS, or equivalent)
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Must possess advanced-level English skills, including strong verbal and written communication

Benefits

• Vacation days, Christmas bonus, and vacation bonus above the law standard
• Savings fund
• Food vouchers
• Social security
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Training & development
• Wellness Resources (Medical appointments at a preferential price and discounts in drugstores and stores)