Substation Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering - Kiewit : Job Details

Location: Itasca, IL, US

As an entry-level Substation Engineer, you will be a part of a growing team that supports all aspects of the construction process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing electrical calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to keep our construction crews safe.

As part of this team of highly specialized design professionals, you will support a variety of substation, transmission and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV in both engineering detailed design and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects for clients throughout the country.

Assist project team in creating all design documents and drawings, including one and three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, communications diagrams, wiring diagrams, substation layout plan, section and detail drawings and application of mark-ups for project built drawings.

Specification development for the procurement, installation and testing of substation equipment.

Apply engineering application software to complete engineering tasks such as ground grid design, equipment sizing, relay coordination, and electrical studies.

Communicate and coordinate project activities with project lead, customer representatives, and other stakeholders.

Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

3.0 cumulative GPA preferred

0-2 years of experience performing engineering related duties

Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI

Eligibility to take Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) license

Legally able to work in the United States for any length of time

Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in the English language

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• 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 our full-time 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.