Substation Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit•Houston, TX

19h

About The Position

As an entry-level Substation Engineer, you will support all aspects of the construction process through design engineering, including developing conceptual designs, performing or reviewing electrical calculations, creating plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, and mitigating risk to keep construction crews safe. You will work with specialized design professionals on substation, transmission, and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV, covering detailed engineering design and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects for clients throughout the country. The position is based in Kiewit’s Houston, Texas office.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
0–2 years of experience performing engineering-related duties.
Knowledge of engineering standards, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
Eligibility to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or hold an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license.
Legally authorized to work without requiring sponsorship to begin or continue employment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and fluency in English.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use instructions, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and work overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the project team in creating design documents and drawings, including one-line and three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, communications diagrams, wiring diagrams, substation layout plans, section and detail drawings, and mark-ups for project-built drawings.
Develop specifications for procurement, installation, and testing of substation equipment.
Use engineering application software to perform 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.