Substation Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery 1

Kiewit; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering and construction solutions is seeking a Substation Engineer to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in the power delivery sector, where your expertise will contribute to the design and construction of essential energy infrastructure. You'll collaborate with a talented group of professionals, utilizing advanced technology and equipment to deliver innovative solutions that meet client expectations. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to advance your career in a supportive environment, this position is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create design documents including diagrams and schematics.
• Develop specifications for substation equipment procurement.
• Coordinate project activities with stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI)

Communication Skills

Engineering Application Software

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Substation Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery 1

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Requisition ID: 174824

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities.

Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on continuous improvement and always delivering on our commitments to our clients and ourselves. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect.

Location

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

Responsibilities

• Work with project team to create all design documents and drawings, including one and three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, communications diagrams, wiring diagrams, substation layout plan, section and detail drawings and application of mark-ups for project built drawings.
• Specification development for the procurement, installation and testing of substation equipment.
• Apply engineering application software to complete engineering tasks such as ground grid design, equipment sizing, relay coordination, and electrical studies.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project lead, customer representatives, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university
• At least 3 years of experience performing engineering related duties
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI
• 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.

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, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

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.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business.