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Substation Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery

Kiewit

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Substation Engineer to join their dynamic Power Delivery team in Chicago. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects involving high voltage substations and transmission systems. You will collaborate with specialized professionals to design and implement innovative solutions for clients across North America. With a commitment to safety and continuous improvement, this forward-thinking company provides excellent benefits and growth opportunities, making it an ideal place to advance your engineering career.

Benefits

Top health benefits
401k plan
Generous paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of engineering-related experience in electrical engineering.
  • Knowledge of standards like NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.

Responsibilities

  • Create design documents and drawings for substation projects.
  • Develop specifications for procurement and testing of substation equipment.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Communication Skills
Ground Grid Design
Relay Coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering Software

Job description

Substation Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery

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Requisition ID: 174824
Job Level: Mid 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 Substation Engineer to join our growing Substation team in the Power Delivery department in Chicago, IL. 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, including engineering detailed design and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects for clients nationwide.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider across North America. Our expertise spans high voltage overhead and underground transmission, distribution, and automation design and construction. We serve the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets. With 135 years of experience, we offer holistic solutions, setting us apart in the industry.

Our rapidly expanding power delivery business has opened new locations across North America, investing in leading design technology and expanding our construction fleet with the most advanced and safest equipment. We prioritize safety, continuous improvement, and delivering value to our clients.

Joining our team offers opportunities to work on impactful projects, develop your skills, and advance your career. We provide top health benefits, a 401k plan, and growth opportunities, ensuring a successful future with Kiewit.

Location

This position is based in the Itasca, IL office, with in-person team events and activities.

Responsibilities

  1. Collaborate with the project team to create design documents and drawings, including one and three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, communications diagrams, wiring diagrams, substation layout plans, sections, and detail drawings, along with mark-ups for built drawings.
  2. Develop specifications for procurement, installation, and testing of substation equipment.
  3. Use engineering software to complete tasks such as ground grid design, equipment sizing, relay coordination, and electrical studies.
  4. Communicate and coordinate project activities with project leads, customer representatives, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

  1. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  2. At least 3 years of engineering-related experience.
  3. Professional Engineer license preferred.
  4. Knowledge of standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
  5. Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Other requirements include reliable attendance, productivity, effective communication, safety awareness, ability to work flexible hours including overtime and weekends, and adaptability to different work locations and conditions.

We offer comprehensive benefits including top-tier medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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