Substation Electrical Engineer

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Substation Engineer II to join the Dallas–Fort Worth Power Delivery team. The role focuses on planning, design, and execution of electrical substations for utility and industrial clients.

A minimum of three years in substation engineering and strong HV system knowledge are required. You will develop layouts, diagrams, and protection/control packages, coordinating with multiple teams and ensuring code compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 3 years of electrical substation engineering experience.
• Experience with transmission and distribution substation projects.
• Knowledge of substation layout and design practices.
• Familiarity with utility standards, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and industry codes.
• Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Dallas–Fort Worth area residency or relocation willingness.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design for transmission and distribution substations.
• Develop substation layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding plans, conduit plans, and electrical calculations.
• Prepare and review one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection and control design packages.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, protection & control, transmission line, and construction teams.
• Support equipment selection and specifications for transformers, breakers, switches, reactors, capacitor banks.
• Review vendor drawings and equipment submittals.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and estimates.
• Support construction, commissioning, and field activities.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and utility requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

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Electrical Substation Engineer II (Mid-Level)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Substation Engineer II to join our growing Power Delivery team in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This position supports the planning, design, and execution of electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and energy clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of substation engineering experience and a strong understanding of high-voltage power systems, substation design principles, and utility industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to grow their career while working on complex transmission and distribution infrastructure projects that help power communities and industries across North America.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design activities for transmission and distribution substations.
• Develop physical substation layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding plans, conduit plans, and electrical calculations.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection and control design packages.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, protection & control, transmission line, and construction teams throughout project execution.
• Support equipment selection and specifications for transformers, breakers, switches, reactors, capacitor banks, and other substation equipment.
• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions.
• Review vendor drawings and equipment submittals.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and engineering estimates.
• Support construction, commissioning, and field activities as needed.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and utility requirements.

Position Overview

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One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs intermediate calculations under the supervision of a more senior engineer. Solves problems using well established scientific principles.
• Has good understanding of the NEC and how to apply it to design on electrical systems.
• Develops electrical data sheets for electrical equipment.
• Develops low voltage and medium voltage wiring schematics with supervision.
• Able to analyze data and understands the relationships and correlations.
• Ability to draw conclusions and present finding to senior leadership.
• Proactive about learning new information and skills.
• Initiates development of personal objectives aligned with those of the organization.
• Seeks feedback and uses it effectively.
• Has good understanding of the complete design and has good input into ways of improving the design.
• Utilize codes and standards to complete assignments.
• Identifies the customer’s both internally and externally.
• Handles various assignments, including rework, in timely manner to meet schedule deadlines.
• Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering minimum required.
• 2-4 years' minimum relevant experience in refining and petrochemical industry.
• Receives limited instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignment from more experienced engineer.
• Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing. Present ideas clearly and in professional manner.
• Participates on teams effectively. Accepts direction from the team. Individually contributes to success of the team.
• Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives.
• Serves as point of contact for external or internal customers.
• Follows through on commitments made to internal and external customers.
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities with set expectations and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years of electrical substation engineering experience.
• Experience supporting transmission and distribution substation projects.
• Knowledge of substation layout and design practices.
• Familiarity with utility standards, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and applicable industry codes.
• Experience using engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must currently reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth area or be willing to relocate prior to starting employment.

Preferred

• Experience working with EPC contractors, engineering consulting firms, utilities, or power delivery organizations.
• Exposure to high-voltage substations ranging from 12kV through 500kV.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.