Substation Engineer Lead - Kiewit Power Delivery ...

Requisition ID: 178920 Job Level: Senior Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery Department: Design Engineering Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Substation Engineer to support and guide the design of high voltage substation projects across the country. This role involves technical leadership, coordination, and hands on engineering for 12 kV to 500 kV substation, transmission, and distribution projects in both traditional engineering design and EPC environments. As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will oversee the development of substation physical and/or protection & control designs from early conceptual stages through detailed engineering and construction support. Youu2019ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure that project deliverables meet technical, quality, and schedule expectations. District Overview Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil, gas markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry. Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available. We are an innovative team that prides itself on continuous improvement and always delivering on our commitments to our clients and ourselves. Our staff collaborates with Kiewitu2019s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewitu2019s legacy of excellence. Location This position is based out of Raleigh, NC. Responsibilities u2022 Lead the engineering and design of greenfield and brownfield substations, including equipment layout, bus configurations, grounding, lightning protection, and control building arrangements. o Oversee development of key design documents such as: o One line and three line diagrams o General arrangement drawings o Equipment specifications and bills of material o Grounding and lightning protection studies o Conduct, cable, and raceway plans u2022 Protection & control schematics and wiring diagrams (if applicable to role focus) u2022 Coordinate with civil, structural, transmission, and protection teams to ensure integrated and constructible designs. u2022 Review and approve engineering deliverables for accuracy, compliance, and constructability. u2022 Support project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for the substation engineering team. u2022 Provide technical guidance during procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning. u2022 Identify project risks and work with project managers and discipline leads to development mitigation strategies. u2022 Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers. Qualifications u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline. u2022 8-10 years of experience in high voltage substation design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment). u2022 Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE, NESC, and utility specific requirements. u2022 Experience leading engineering teams or serving as a technical lead. u2022 Proficiency with substation design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, CDEGS, or equivalent). u2022 Strong communication and coordination skills. #LI-RF1 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. + May work at various different locations and conditions may vary. We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package thatu2019s 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. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. u200b Company: Kiewit

Created: 2025-12-31