Kiewit Corporation

Mid-Level Substation Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Kiewit Corporation$85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a CEAB accredited institution required.
  • P.Eng strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the substation industry as an electrical engineer.
  • Proficient with standard software tools; prior programming knowledge beneficial.
  • Field construction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with large project teams to deliver high-quality engineering and construction solutions.
  • Prepare technical specifications and liaise with construction partners.
  • Coordinate design efforts and review timelines with project personnel.
  • Draft technical documents and drawings including one and three-line diagrams and schematics.
  • Mentor design coordinators and ensure adherence to design standards and engineering codes.
  • Utilize engineering software for tasks like ground grid design and equipment sizing.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality control measures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 179537

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Join Kiewit's premier in-house engineering group, a diverse team of engineers and technical professionals working on multiple cross-border projects in the power delivery market sector. We are currently looking for a motivated Substation Engineer to join our growing team! As part of the team of highly specialized design professionals, you will support variety of substation, transmission and distribution project ranging from 12kv to 500kv.

Location

This position is based out of Calgary, AB with opportunity for flexible work options.

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a large project team, including both in-house inter-discipline engineers and construction superintendents, to provide clients with the industry's best in engineering and construction.
  • Prepare technical specifications and interface with construction partners.
  • Schedule, review, and coordinate design efforts with project personnel.
  • Prepare 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.
  • Mentor and guide design coordinators, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of design standards, applicable engineering codes, and company guidelines, providing suggestions and recommendations as needed.
  • Apply engineering application softwre to complete engineering tasks such as ground grid design, equipment sizing, relay coordination, and electrical studies.
  • Ensure all designs comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality control measures.
  • Collaborate with procurement teams to specify electrical components and equipment, ensuring they meet project requirements.
  • Participate in meetings to discuss project scope, deliverables, and technical requirements.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an CEAB accredited four-year college or university program required.
  • P.Eng strongly preferred.
  • At least 3 years' experience as an electrical engineer in the substation industry.
  • Proficiency with basic computer operation and standard software tools. Should have completed some introductory computer programming courses, as well as the ability to use design software tools.
  • Experience in field construction work is a plus.

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Working Conditions

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.

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.

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About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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