Underground Transmission Engineer

Kiewit is seeking an Underground Transmission Line Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical engineering and underground power delivery systems. This role will support the planning, design, engineering, and execution of high-voltage underground transmission projects across North America. The ideal candidate will have experience with underground cable systems, utility coordination, transmission design, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

• Design and engineer underground transmission line systems for utility and EPC projects.
• Develop routing studies, design drawings, specifications, and construction packages.
• Perform cable ampacity, voltage drop, short-circuit, thermal, and grounding analyses.
• Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, clients, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Support project execution from conceptual design through construction and commissioning.
• Review contractor submittals, vendor drawings, and engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical support to field construction teams during installation and energization.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, utility requirements, and safety regulations.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and project planning sessions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Performs intermediate calculations under the supervision of a more senior engineer. Solves problems using well established scientific principles.
• Has good understanding of the NEC and how to apply it to design on electrical systems.
• Develops electrical data sheets for electrical equipment.
• Develops low voltage and medium voltage wiring schematics with supervision.
• Able to analyze data and understands the relationships and correlations.
• Ability to draw conclusions and present finding to senior leadership.
• Proactive about learning new information and skills.
• Initiates development of personal objectives aligned with those of the organization.
• Seeks feedback and uses it effectively.
• Has good understanding of the complete design and has good input into ways of improving the design.
• Utilize codes and standards to complete assignments.
• Identifies the customer’s both internally and externally.
• Handles various assignments, including rework, in timely manner to meet schedule deadlines.
• Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
• Performs quality checks of the design in a team environment to ensure accuracy.
• Carries out assignments carefully while focused on details.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering minimum required.
• 2-4 years' minimum relevant experience in refining and petrochemical industry.
• Receives limited instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignment from more experienced engineer.
• Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing. Present ideas clearly and in professional manner.
• Participates on teams effectively. Accepts direction from the team. Individually contributes to success of the team.
• Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives.
• Serves as point of contact for external or internal customers.
• Follows through on commitments made to internal and external customers.
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities with set expectations and meet deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in underground transmission or power delivery engineering.
• Experience designing medium- and high-voltage underground cable systems.
• Knowledge of utility transmission and…