Substation Engineer

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Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to support the design and execution of high-voltage substation projects throughout North America. This role will focus on engineering and detailed design efforts for greenfield and brownfield substations ranging from 12kV through 500kV on both engineering-only and EPC projects.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical contributor responsible for developing engineering deliverables, supporting project execution, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and assisting in the mentorship of junior engineers and designers. This position offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex power delivery projects in the industry while collaborating closely with Kiewit's construction and commissioning teams.

• Develop substation engineering packages for transmission and distribution projects from 12kV through 500kV.
• Prepare and review:
  • One-line and three-line diagrams
  • AC/DC schematics
  • Protection and control drawings
  • Relay panel layouts
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Communications diagrams
  • Substation physical layouts
  • Grounding and lightning protection plans
  • Equipment installation details
• Perform engineering calculations including:
  • Ground grid analysis
  • Equipment sizing
  • Station service loading
  • Short circuit studies
  • Relay coordination studies
  • Voltage drop calculations
• Develop technical specifications and equipment purchase requisitions for:
  • Power transformers
  • Circuit breakers
  • Switches
  • Instrument transformers
  • Protective relays
  • Bus systems
• Coordinate with civil, structural, protection & controls, transmission line, and construction teams.
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, and constructability reviews.
• Review vendor drawings and equipment submittals.
• Support commissioning, startup, and field engineering activities as required.
• Mentor entry-level engineers, designers, and design coordinators.
• Maintain compliance with NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA standards.

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• Performs Load List and equipment sizing calculations under the supervision of a more senior engineer. Solves problems using well established scientific principles.
• Conducts routine technical assignments with some oversight from experienced personnel.
• Knowledge of electrical power study tools like ETAP and/or SKM and being able to write technical Load Flow, Short Circuit, and Motor Starting reports.
• Develops small to mid-size project or proposals.
• Works with designers to develop engineering and design documents as needed for the project.
• Considers multiple solutions and makes good decisions based on good data analysis.
• Recognizes, troubleshoots and resolves design constraints and issues. Applies economic analysis to determine best cost solutions.
• Initiates development of personal objectives aligned with those of the organization.
• Seeks feedback and uses it effectively.
• Has good understanding of NEC, NFPA 70E, ANSI/NEMA, PIP, and the IEEE Standards and how to apply it to design an electrical system.
• Develops electrical data sheets for electrical equipment.
• Develops low voltage schematics.
• Coordinates with designers, drafters for producing electrical design drawings.
• Review quotations, purchasing various electrical equipment, prepare Bid Tab evaluations.
• Conducts routine technical assignments with some oversight.
• Questions accepted ways of doing things and actively seeks opportunities to try new ideas.
• Utilizes codes and standards to complete assignments.
• Identifies changes…