Substation Designer - Power Delivery Engineering

Substation Designer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Location:

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition : 178910

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 a comprehensive benefits package, 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.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.