Lead Substation Engineer

Kiewit; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation days

Christmas bonus

Vacation bonus above standard

Savings fund

Food vouchers

Social security

Health Care Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & development

Wellness Resources

Descripción de la vacante

Kiewit Mexico seeks a senior electrical engineer to lead the design of high voltage substations, including equipment layout, grounding, and protection. You will work with civil, structural, and protection teams to ensure integrated designs.

Responsibilities include preparing one-line and three-line diagrams, general arrangement drawings, BOMs, and conducting grounding and lightning protection studies. You will guide engineering development, review deliverables, and help mitigate project risks.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years in high voltage substation design.
• Familiar with IEEE, NESC, and utility requirements.
• Experience leading engineering teams or as a technical lead.
• Proficient with substation design tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, CDEGS).
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Advanced-level English (verbal and written).

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design of greenfield and brownfield substations, including layout, grounding, and protection.
• Develop one-line and three-line diagrams.
• Create general arrangement drawings and BOMs.
• Perform grounding and lightning protection studies.
• Develop cable and raceway plans.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, transmission, and protection teams.
• Review and approve deliverables for accuracy and standards.
• Support project planning and scheduling.
• Provide technical guidance during engineering development.
• Identify risks and assist mitigation strategies.

Conocimientos

HV substation design

Technical leadership

English proficiency

Communication

Coordination

Educación

Bachelors in Electrical Eng.

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)