Kiewit

Lead Substation Engineer

Kiewit  •  Santiago de Querétaro, MX (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Kiewit Mexico is a company dedicated to providing engineering, procurement, and construction management services. Kiewit Mexico is a subsidiary of one of the largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations in North America. Kiewit Mexico offers construction management and engineering services in a variety of markets, including energy, oil, gas, chemicals, terminals, marine works, and mining.

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:
  1. One line and three line diagrams
  2. General arrangement drawings
  3. Equipment specifications and bills of material
  4. Grounding and lightning protection studies
  5. Conduct, cable, and raceway plans
  • Protection & control schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
  • 8+ 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.
  • Must possess advanced-level English skills, including strong verbal and written communication.

Benefits

  • Vacation days, Christmas bonus, and vacation bonus above the law standard
  • Savings fund
  • Food vouchers
  • Social security
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
  • Training & development
  • Wellness Resources (Medical appointments at a preferential price and discounts in drugstores and stores)
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About Kiewit

At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com.

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
Year Founded
1884
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