Substation Electrical Engineer - Power Delivery

Substation Electrical Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery

Requisition

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group:
Kiewit Power Delivery

Market:
Power

Employment Type:

Full Time

We are seeking an Electrical Substation Engineer to support the design and engineering of high voltage substation projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. This role focuses on developing comprehensive substation design packages that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of utility scale substations in both greenfield and brownfield environments.

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. With 135 years of construction and engineering experience, we provide holistic solutions that differentiate our team.

This position is based out of our office in San Diego or Irvine, CA.

• Develop substation one line and three line diagrams that define system configuration, equipment ratings, and project scope.
• Design physical substation layouts, including equipment arrangement, bus configurations, grounding systems, and cable routing.
• Prepare detailed equipment specifications for transformers, breakers, switches, buswork, insulators, surge arresters, and auxiliary systems.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations, such as grounding grid analysis, ampacity studies, short circuit evaluations, and insulation coordination.
• Develop conduit and cable schedules, raceway designs, and interconnection requirements for substation equipment.
• Review vendor drawings and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and transmission line engineering teams to ensure integrated and constructible substation designs.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning, ensuring design intent is maintained through energization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in electrical substation engineering for utility or EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of IEEE, NESC, and utility substation design standards.
• Experience with substation design tools such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, or 3D modeling platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret and produce complex electrical drawings and engineering documentation.

• 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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY:
  May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $123,000/yr - $129,000/yr

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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business.
We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.