Substation Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering seeks an entry-level Substation Engineer in The Woodlands, TX to support design and construction through engineering calculations, plan development and coordination with project teams. You will work on substation, transmission and distribution projects from 12kV to 500kV in an EPC context.

The role emphasizes safety, constructability and timely delivery, with FE/EIT eligibility and strong communication skills required to collaborate across disciplines and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 0-2 years of engineering-related experience.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Eligibility to take FE exam or hold an EIT license.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Strong written and verbal communication; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team in creating design documents and drawings such as one- and three-line diagrams and protection schematics.
• Develop specifications for procurement, installation and testing of substation equipment.
• Apply engineering software to ground grid design, equipment sizing, relay coordination and studies.
• Coordinate activities with project lead, customers and other stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

NEC

NESC

NEMA

IEEE

ANSI

Job description

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Location: The Woodlands, TX, US

Requisition ID:181921

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

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 The Woodlands, TX office.

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:

• 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.


• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Houston
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