Substation Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Substation Engineer based in Lenexa, KS. You will support design, calculations, and drawings for substation projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV, contributing to EPC efforts and ensuring safety in the construction process.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (ABET) with 0–2 years of experience, FE/EIT eligibility, and familiarity with NEC/NESC/NEMA/IEEE/ANSI standards. Strong communication in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 0-2 years of experience performing engineering related duties.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Eligibility to take Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) license.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team in creating all 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 and mark-ups for project built drawings.
• Specification development for procurement, installation and testing of substation equipment.
• Apply engineering application software to complete 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.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Electrical standards

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

FE/EIT eligibility

Job description

Position Overview

As an entry-level Substation Engineer, you will be a part of a growing team that supports all aspects of the construction process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing electrical calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to keep our construction crews safe.

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 in both engineering detailed design and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects for clients throughout the country.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater

Location

This position is based out of Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team in creating 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
• 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
• 0-2 years of experience performing engineering related duties
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI
• Eligibility to take Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) license
• 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 the 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 fulltime 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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.