Mid-Level Substation Designer - Kiewit Power Delivery

Mid-Level Substation Designer - Kiewit Power Delivery

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Requisition ID: 170752

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are currently looking for a motivated Substation Designer/Drafter to join our growing Substation and Transmission Line Design team in Chicago, IL. As part of the team of highly specialist design professionals, you will support a variety of substation, transmission and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV. We support both engineering design and EPC projects for clients throughout the country.

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.

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 are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for.

Location

This position is based out of Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

1. Work with Engineers and Designers to develop the design documents and drawings for Substation or Transmission Line projects.
2. Create design/construction drawing packages for substation design projects including substation general plan, elevation and detail, bill of material, conduit and cable schedule.
3. Provide drafting support for various types of substation projects including physical, electrical and protection and control design.
4. Utilize company standards, client standards, and/or Engineering direction to produce new drawings and update existing drawings utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation or PLS-CADD.
5. Maintain document management system with quality data.
6. Train, develop and mentor the less-experienced design team members.
7. Perform quality control checks and provide feedback to team members.

Qualifications

1. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design or Engineering Technology preferred; minimum GED Diploma with drafting or electrical design training.
2. 1-2 years’ experience in Design and/or Drafting disciplines with a background in Electrical substation or Transmission line design preferred.
3. Basic experience working with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
4. Ability to work in a growing, adaptive and multi-discipline team environment.
5. Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight.
6. Legally able to work within the United States for any length of time.
7. Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English language.

Other Requirements:

1. Regular, reliable attendance.
2. Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
3. Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
4. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
5. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

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.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business.