Substation Designer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Requisition ID: 178940

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview We are seeking a motivated Substation Designer/Drafter to join our Substation and Transmission Line Design team in Lenexa, KS. In this role, you will support the development of engineering design packages for 12 kV to 500 kV substation, transmission, and distribution projects across the country. You’ll work closely with engineers and other designers to produce high quality drawings and deliverables for both traditional engineering design and EPC style projects.

District Overview Kiewit Power Delivery. is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry-leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

Location This position is based out of our office in Itasca, IL.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise substation physical design drawings, including:
• General arrangements
• Grounding plans
• Conduit and cable routing
• Control building layouts
• Support development of transmission line design drawings, such as plan & profile sheets, structure details, and material lists.
• Create and update schematics, wiring diagrams, and connection drawings under the direction of engineering staff.
• Utilize CAD tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar) to produce accurate, constructible design packages.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to ensure design consistency and quality.
• Assist with drawing management, standards compliance, and document control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to design reviews and help identify opportunities for improved constructability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD drafting for electrical, civil, or structural projects (utility or EPC experience is a plus).
• Familiarity with substation or transmission line design concepts, or a strong interest in learning.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and markups.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality drawings.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Working Conditions 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.

Base Compensation: $103,000/yr - $108,000/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.