Substation Engineer, Power Engineering
Kiewit
About the Role
As an entry-level Substation Engineer, you will support all aspects of the construction process by performing innovative design engineering. This includes brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing electrical calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks, and mitigating risk. You will support a variety of substation, transmission, and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV in both detailed design and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the project team in creating design documents and drawings, including one and three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, communications diagrams, wiring diagrams, substation layout plans, section, and detail drawings.
- Assist in the 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 tasks such as ground grid design, equipment sizing, relay coordination, and electrical studies.
- Communicate and coordinate project activities with the project lead, customer representatives, and other stakeholders.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI engineering standards
- Engineering application software for ground grid design, equipment sizing, relay coordination, and electrical studies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- 0-2 years of experience performing engineering-related duties.
- 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.
- Eligibility to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or obtain an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) license.
- Must be legally authorized to work without requiring sponsorship.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, fluent in English.
- Regular, reliable attendance.
- Ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally.
- Ability to perform work safely and effectively, understanding and following instructions.
- Ability to work during normal operating hours, including overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various locations with varying conditions.