Substation Designer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Kiewit; Moraine (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Substation Designer/Drafter to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting a variety of substation and transmission line projects, contributing to both engineering design and EPC projects across the country. You will work closely with engineers and designers to create detailed design documents and drawings, ensuring high-quality standards are maintained. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact innovative projects. If you are looking to grow within a supportive team, this position is ideal for you.

Benefits

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Voluntary wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in design or drafting disciplines.
• GED with drafting training; Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop design documents and drawings for substation projects.
• Create construction drawing packages for various projects.
• Train and mentor less-experienced design team members.

Skills

Electrical Substation Design

Civil/Structural Design

Transmission Line Design

AutoCAD

Microstation

Communication Skills

Education

GED Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Drafting/Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

PLS-CADD

Job description

Requisition ID: 174775

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are currently looking for motivated Substation Designer/Drafter to join our growing Substation and Transmission Line Design team. As part of the team of highly specialist design professionals, you will support a variety of substation, transmission, and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV. We are supporting both engineering design and EPC projects for clients throughout the country.

Location

This position is based out of our office in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

1. At least 5 years’ experience in design and/or drafting disciplines with a background in electrical substation, civil/structural, or transmission line design.
2. Minimum GED Diploma with drafting or electrical design training. Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design preferred.
3. Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD or Microstation.
4. Ability to work in a growing, adaptive, and multi-discipline team environment.
5. Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight.
6. Legally able to work within the United States for any length of time.
7. 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.