Substation Designer – Power Transmission Drafting

Kiewit; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking an entry-level Substation Designer to join our growing Substation and Transmission Line Design team. You will support projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, contributing to both design and EPC delivery across the country.

Based in Woodlands, TX, you will work with engineers and designers to develop design documents, maintain standards, and mentor less-experienced teammates while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design or Engineering Technology preferred; minimum GED Diploma with drafting or electrical design training.
• 0-2 years’ experience in Design and/or Drafting disciplines with a background in Electrical substation or 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

English fluency

Team collaboration

Education

GED or higher in drafting/electrical design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking an entry-level Substation Designer to join our growing Substation and Transmission Line Design team. You will support projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, contributing to both design and EPC delivery across the country.

Based in Woodlands, TX, you will work with engineers and designers to develop design documents, maintain standards, and mentor less-experienced teammates while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.