Substation Engineer Lead - Power Delivery Engineering

Substation Engineer Lead - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Location:

Lone Tree, CO, US

Requisition :178929

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Lead Substation Engineer to support and guide the design of high voltage substation projects across the country. This role involves technical leadership, coordination, and hands on engineering for 12 kV to 500 kV substation, transmission, and distribution projects in both traditional engineering design and EPC environments. As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will oversee the development of substation physical and/or protection & control designs from early conceptual stages through detailed engineering and construction support.

You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure that project deliverables meet technical, quality, and schedule expectations.

This position is based out of our office in Lone Tree, CO.

• Lead the engineering and design of greenfield and brownfield substations, including equipment layout, bus configurations, grounding, lightning protection, and control building arrangements.
• Oversee development of key design documents such as one line and three line diagrams, general arrangement drawings, equipment specifications and bills of material, grounding and lightning protection studies, conduct, cable, and raceway plans.
• Prepare protection & control schematics and wiring diagrams (if applicable).
• Coordinate with civil, structural, transmission, and protection teams to ensure integrated and constructible designs.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for the substation engineering team.
• Provide technical guidance during procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Identify project risks and work with project managers and discipline leads to develop mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 8-10 years of experience in high voltage substation design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment).
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE, NESC, and utility specific requirements.
• Experience leading engineering teams or serving as a technical lead.
• Proficiency with substation design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Micro Station, CDEGS, or equivalent).
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others as part of a team.
• Perform work safely and effectively, following oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours; overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $143,000/yr - $149,000/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 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.