Substation Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Substation Engineer to join the Power district in The Woodlands, TX. You will assist design teams by producing and reviewing electrical design documents, performing calculations, and developing plans for substation projects up to 500 kV.

You will work under experienced engineers on EPC and detailed design tasks across multiple projects, gaining exposure to NEC/NESC and relay coordination while prioritizing safety and constructability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering required or preferred.
• 0-2 years of engineering-related duties.
• Eligibility to take FE exam or have EIT license.
• Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team in creating design documents and drawings (one- and three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.).
• Develop specifications for procurement, installation and testing of substation equipment.
• Apply engineering software to complete tasks such as ground grid design, equipment sizing, relay coordination, and electrical studies.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project lead, customers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 181921

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design 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
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• 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 sponorship 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.
• 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.