Substation Project Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery

Requisition ID: 179240 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery Department: Project Engineering Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview We are looking for a Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer to support the design and engineering of greenfield and brownfield substation projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. This role focuses on developing the full suite of P&C deliverables that ensure safe, reliable, and coordinated operation of high voltage substations. 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 will be located in one of our area offices and/or on one of our project sites in Ohio, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Kansas or Texas. Responsibilities u2022 Develop one line and three line diagrams that define project scope, equipment configuration, and protection philosophy. u2022 Create detailed AC and DC schematic diagrams, including control circuits, tripping schemes, metering, and auxiliary power systems. u2022 Design and review wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and interconnection drawings for relays, RTUs, communication equipment, and station devices. u2022 Perform P&C related engineering calculations such as CT/PT sizing, DC load calculations, breaker duty checks, and protection coordination studies. u2022 Support development of relay settings, logic diagrams, and configuration files for microprocessor based relays. u2022 Assist with RTU/SCADA configuration, point lists, and communication interface requirements. u2022 Collaborate with civil, structural, and physical electrical design teams to ensure integrated and constructible substation designs. u2022 Provide technical support during procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning. Qualifications u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. u2022 5-7 years of experience with substation protection and control design for utility or EPC projects. u2022 Familiarity with relay setting software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista) and RTU/SCADA configuration tools. u2022 Understanding of NERC, IEEE, and utility specific protection standards. u2022 Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex electrical drawings. #LI-RF1 Other Requirements: u2022 Regular, reliable attendance u2022 Work productively and meet deadlines timely u2022 Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment u2022 Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. u2022 Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. u2022 FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary Base Compensation: $138,000/yr - $145,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) 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. Company: Kiewit

Created: 2026-01-14