Underground Transmission Engineer

Kiewit•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

Kiewit is seeking an Underground Transmission Line Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical engineering and underground power delivery systems. This role will support the planning, design, engineering, and execution of high-voltage underground transmission projects across North America. The ideal candidate will have experience with underground cable systems, utility coordination, transmission design, and multidisciplinary project delivery. As an Electrical Engineer, you will... [Insert overview of the position’s purpose, primary responsibilities, and key skills/experience we’re looking for in candidates. Why would someone want this job? What’s in it for them? Use “you” language geared towards the candidate.] Insert District/Department Overview Location One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in underground transmission or power delivery engineering.
Experience designing medium- and high-voltage underground cable systems.
Knowledge of utility transmission and distribution systems.
Experience with cable routing, duct bank design, grounding, and cable installation requirements.
Strong understanding of NESC, NEC, IEEE, and utility engineering standards.
Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment and support multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong communication and client-facing skills.
2-4 years' minimum relevant experience in refining and petrochemical industry.
Receives limited instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignment from more experienced engineer.
Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
Communicates effectively orally and in writing. Present ideas clearly and in professional manner.
Participates on teams effectively. Accepts direction from the team. Individually contributes to success of the team.
Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives.
Serves as point of contact for external or internal customers.
Follows through on commitments made to internal and external customers.
Able to manage multiple responsibilities with set expectations and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
Experience supporting EPC transmission projects.
Familiarity with transmission voltages from 69kV through 500kV.
Experience working with investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, or municipal utilities.
Knowledge of CYMCAP, CDEGS, ETAP, SKM, or similar power system analysis software.
Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Bentley design tools.

Responsibilities

Design and engineer underground transmission line systems for utility and EPC projects.
Develop routing studies, design drawings, specifications, and construction packages.
Perform cable ampacity, voltage drop, short-circuit, thermal, and grounding analyses.
Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, clients, vendors, and internal project teams.
Support project execution from conceptual design through construction and commissioning.
Review contractor submitts, vendor drawings, and engineering deliverables.
Provide technical support to field construction teams during installation and energization.
Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, utility requirements, and safety regulations.
Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and project planning sessions.
Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Performs intermediate calculations under the supervision of a more senior engineer. Solves problems using well established scientific principles.
Has good understanding of the NEC and how to apply it to design on electrical systems.
Develops electrical data sheets for electrical equipment.
Develops low voltage and medium voltage wiring schematics with supervision.
Able to analyze data and understands the relationships and correlations.
Ability to draw conclusions and present finding to senior leadership.
Proactive about learning new information and skills.
Initiates development of personal objectives aligned with those of the organization.
Seeks feedback and uses it effectively.
Has good understanding of the complete design and has good input into ways of improving the design.
Utilize codes and standards to complete assignments.
Identifies the customer’s both internally and externally.
Handles various assignments, including rework, in timely manner to meet schedule deadlines.
Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
Performs quality checks of the design in a team environment to ensure accuracy.
Carries out assignments carefully while focused on details.