Mid-Level Substation Designer - Power Engineering

Mid-Level Substation Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Location:

Lenexa, KS, US

Position Overview:

We are currently looking for a motivated Substation Designer/Drafter to join our growing Substation Design team in Lenexa, KS. As part of the team of highly specialist design professionals, you will support a variety of substation, transmission, and distribution projects ranging from 12kv to 500kV. We are supporting both engineering design and EPC projects for clients throughout the country.

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.

Responsibilities:
Work with engineers and designers to develop the design documents and drawings for substation projects. Create design/construction drawing packages for substation design projects including substation general plan, elevation and detail, bill of material, conduit and cable schedule. Provide drafting support for various types of substation projects including physical, electrical, and protection and control design. Utilize company standards, client standards, and/or engineering direction to produce new drawings and update existing drawings utilizing AutoCAD, Micro Station.

Maintain document management system with quality data. Train, develop, and mentor the less-experienced design team members. Perform quality control checks and provide feedback to team members.

Qualifications:

At least 5 years' experience in design and/or drafting disciplines with a background in electrical substation design. Associate or Bachelor's degree in drafting/design preferred; minimum GED diploma with drafting or electrical design training. Experience working with AutoCAD and/or Micro Station. Ability to work in a growing, adaptive, and multi-discipline team environment. Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight. Legally able to work within the United States for any length of time.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English language.

Working Conditions:

Other requirements include regular, reliable attendance, working productively and meeting deadlines timely, communicating and interacting effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment, performing work safely and effectively, understanding and following 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 full-time 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.