Senior Substation Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to join its dynamic Substation team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse substation, transmission, and distribution projects, providing essential engineering design and oversight. The company is dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring that employees have access to top-tier health benefits and a wealth-building 401k plan. With a strong emphasis on professional development and collaboration, this position promises to propel your career forward while making a significant impact on projects across North America. Join a team that values excellence and is committed to delivering safe, cost-effective solutions to clients.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience in the electrical field.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Engineering Standards Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering Application Software

Job description

Requisition ID: 174779

Job Level: Senior 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 Electrical Engineer to join our growing Substation team in the Power Delivery department in Denver, CO. 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 Lone Tree, CO.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Other Requirements

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

Base Compensation: $90,038-$138,039
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 12/19/2024-04/30/2025

We offer our fulltime 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.