Lead Substation Engineer

Kiewit; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 1,252,236 - 1,610,018; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days and bonuses

Savings fund

Food vouchers

Health Care Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Querétaro is looking for an experienced electrical engineer to lead the design of high voltage substations. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in substation design, is familiar with industry standards like IEEE and NESC, and possesses strong communication skills in English. The role includes leading teams, overseeing design documentation, and providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Competitive benefits include vacation days, health care, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in high voltage substation design.
• Familiarity with industry standards like IEEE, NESC.
• Experience leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and design of substations.
• Oversee development of key design documents.
• Coordinate with various teams for integrated designs.
• Review engineering deliverables for compliance.
• Provide technical guidance during all phases.

Skills

High voltage substation design

Proficiency with design tools

Strong communication skills

Coordination skills

Advanced-level English

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

CDEGS

Job description

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 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.

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)