Substation Engineer Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and design of greenfield and brownfield substations, including equipment layout, bus configurations, grounding, and lightning protection
• Oversee development of key design documents such as one-line diagrams, general arrangement drawings, and equipment specifications
• Coordinate with civil, structural, transmission, and protection teams to ensure integrated designs
• Review and approve engineering deliverables for accuracy and constructability
• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Provide technical guidance during procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
• 8-10 years of experience in high voltage substation design
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE and NESC
• Experience leading engineering teams or serving as a technical lead
• Proficiency with substation design tools like AutoCAD, MicroStation, or CDEGS

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement plans with matching
• Generous paid time off
• Employee assistance programs

About the Company

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America, specializing in transmission and distribution markets for electric utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors.