Substation Designer - Power Delivery Engineering
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Substation Designer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering
Location:
Lenexa, KS, US
We are seeking a motivated Substation Designer/Drafter to join our Substation and Transmission Line Design team in Lenexa, KS. In this role, you will support the development of engineering design packages for 12 kV to 500 kV substation, transmission, and distribution projects across the country. You'll work closely with engineers and other designers to produce high quality drawings and deliverables for both traditional engineering design and EPC style projects.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and revise substation physical design drawings, including general arrangements, grounding plans, conduit and cable routing, and control building layouts.
- Support development of transmission line design drawings, such as plan & profile sheets, structure details, and material lists.
- Create and update schematics, wiring diagrams, and connection drawings under the direction of engineering staff.
- Utilize CAD tools (AutoCAD, Micro Station, or similar) to produce accurate, constructible design packages.
- Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to ensure design consistency and quality.
- Assist with drawing management, standards compliance, and document control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contribute to design reviews and help identify opportunities for improved constructability and efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Experience with CAD drafting for electrical, civil, or structural projects (utility or EPC experience is a plus).
- Familiarity with substation or transmission line design concepts, or a strong interest in learning.
- Ability to interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and markups.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality drawings.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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