Lead Substation Engineer

Kiewit Mexico; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 1.202.542 - 1.546.126; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation days

Christmas bonus

Food vouchers

Health Care Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & development

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering and construction firm is seeking an experienced engineer in Santiago de Querétaro to lead the design of high voltage substations. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering and have over 8 years of related experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing design documents and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The role offers attractive perks including vacation days, bonuses, and health care plans.

Formación

• 8+ years of experience in high voltage substation design.
• Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, and utility specific requirements.
• Proficiency in substation design tools.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the engineering and design of greenfield and brownfield substations.
• Oversee development of key design documents.
• Coordinate with civil and structural teams for integrated designs.

Conocimientos

High voltage substation design

Team leadership

Communication skills

Technical guidance

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

MicroStation

CDEGS

Descripción del empleo

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:

1. One line and three line diagrams
2. General arrangement drawings
3. Equipment specifications and bills of material
4. Grounding and lightning protection studies
5. Conduct, cable, and raceway plans

• Protection & control schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, transmission, and protection teams to ensure integrated and constructible designs.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for the substation engineering team.
• Provide technical guidance during procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Identify project risks and work with project managers and discipline leads to development mitigation strategies.
  

• 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.

• 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)