Substation Designer – Entry-Level Power & Transmission Design

Kiewit; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering in Raleigh, NC is seeking an entry-level Substation Designer to join our Substation and Transmission Line Design team. You will contribute to design documents for substation and transmission projects, and support EPC initiatives nationwide.

Join a team of professionals delivering high-voltage projects from 12 kV to 500 kV, with opportunities to learn AutoCAD, MicroStation, and PLS-CADD while growing within a strong district focused on safety and constructability.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design or Engineering Technology preferred; minimum GED Diploma with drafting or electrical design training.
• 0-2years’ experience in Design and/or Drafting disciplines with a background in Electrical substationor Transmission line design preferred
• Basic experience working with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Ability to work in a growing, adaptive and multi-discipline team environment
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight
• Must be legally authorized to work without requiring sponsorship for employment to begin or continue employment with our company
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English language

Responsibilities

• Work with Engineers and Designer to develop the design documents and drawings for Substation or Transmission Line project.
• Create design/construction drawing package for substation design project including substation general plan, elevation and detail, bill of material, conduit and cable schedule.
• Provide drafting support for various type of substation project including physical, electrical and protection and control design.
• Utilize company standards, client standards, and/or Engineering direction to produce new drawings and update existing drawings utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation or PLS-CADD
• Maintain document management system with quality data.
• Train, develop and mentor the less-experienced design team members
• Perform quality control checks and provide feedback to team members

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PLS-CADD

Drafting/Design

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design or Engineering Technology

GED Diploma with drafting or electrical design training

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PLS-CADD

Job description

Kiewit Power Engineering in Raleigh, NC is seeking an entry-level Substation Designer to join our Substation and Transmission Line Design team. You will contribute to design documents for substation and transmission projects, and support EPC initiatives nationwide.

Join a team of professionals delivering high-voltage projects from 12 kV to 500 kV, with opportunities to learn AutoCAD, MicroStation, and PLS-CADD while growing within a strong district focused on safety and constructability.