Substation Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop substation one-line and three-line diagrams defining system configuration and equipment ratings
• Design physical substation layouts including equipment arrangement, grounding systems, and cable routing
• Prepare detailed equipment specifications for transformers, breakers, switches, and auxiliary systems
• Perform electrical engineering calculations such as grounding grid analysis, ampacity studies, and short circuit evaluations
• Develop conduit and cable schedules, raceway designs, and interconnection requirements
• Review vendor drawings and technical documentation for compliance with industry standards
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and transmission line engineering teams to ensure constructible designs
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5–7 years of experience in electrical substation engineering for utility or EPC projects
• Strong understanding of IEEE, NESC, and utility substation design standards
• Proficiency with substation design tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• Retirement plans with company matching
• Generous paid time off
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage

About the Company

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. We provide holistic solutions across the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets, leveraging 135 years of construction and engineering expertise.