Lead Substation Engineer

Kiewit; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation days

Christmas bonus

Vacation bonus above law

Savings fund

Food vouchers

Social security

Health Care Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Descripción de la vacante

Kiewit Mexico is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Substation Engineer to lead design of greenfield and brownfield substations in a variety of markets, including energy and mining. You will oversee key drawings, equipment specs, and protection studies while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 8+ years in HV substation design, and strong English communication skills.

Formación

• 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.
• Advanced-level English skills, including strong verbal and written communication.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the engineering and design of greenfield and brownfield substations, including equipment layout and bus configurations.
• Oversee development of key design documents (one line/three line diagrams, general arrangement drawings).
• Review and approve engineering deliverables for accuracy and project standard compliance.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, transmission, and protection teams to ensure integrated designs.
• Support project planning and scheduling and provide technical guidance during development.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Electrical design

HV substations

AutoCAD

MicroStation

CDEGS

Communication

English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

MicroStation

CDEGS

Descripción del empleo

• 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)