Senior Substation Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Substation Engineer, where you will play a key role in supporting high-voltage projects across North America. This innovative firm is seeking a motivated individual to provide engineering oversight and project coordination, ensuring the successful delivery of substation, transmission, and distribution projects. With a commitment to safety and excellence, you will have access to top-tier benefits and growth opportunities that will propel your career forward. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact in the power delivery sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience with a focus on substation projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee engineering tasks for substation projects.
• Develop specifications for substation equipment procurement and testing.

Skills

Engineering Standards Knowledge (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI)

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Electrical Studies

Ground Grid Design

Equipment Sizing

Relay Coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering Application Software

Job description

Requisition ID: 174792

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers has an immediate opening for a motivated Substation Engineer to join our growing Substation team in the Power Delivery department! As part of this team of highly specialized design professionals, you will support a variety of substation, transmission, and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV in both engineering detailed design and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects for clients throughout the country.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil, gas markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry-leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on continuous improvement and always delivering on our commitments to our clients and ourselves. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

Location

This position is based out of one of our office locations in The Woodlands, Dallas-Ft. Worth, or Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project coordination and engineering oversight on assigned substation projects.
• Specification development for the procurement, installation, and testing of substation equipment.
• Apply engineering application software to complete engineering tasks such as ground grid design, equipment sizing, relay coordination, and electrical studies.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, customer representatives, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university
• At least seven years’ experience performing engineering related duties
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Legally able to work within the United States for any length of time
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English language

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.