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Kiewit · 17 hours ago

Substation Engineer Lead - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Kiewit is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. They are seeking an experienced Lead Substation Engineer to support the design of high voltage substation projects, overseeing development from conceptual stages through detailed engineering and construction support.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Protection & control schematics and wiring diagrams (if applicable to role focus)

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 development mitigation strategies

Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers

Qualification

High voltage substation designSubstation design toolsEngineering team leadershipIndustry standards familiarityCommunication skills

Required

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, MicroStation, CDEGS, or equivalent)

Strong communication and coordination skills

Benefits

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

Generous paid time off

Company

Kiewit

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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