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Substation Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering Location: The Woodlands, TX, US; Houston, TX, US Requisition ID: 178044 Job Level: Entry Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering Department: Drafting & Design Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview We are currently looking for a motivated Substation Designer to join our growing Substation and Transmission Line Design team. As part of a team of highly specialized design professionals, you will support a variety of substation, transmission and distribution projects ranging from 12kv to 500kV. We are supporting both engineering design and EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) projects for clients throughout the country. District Overview Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery. Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas: Gas-fired generation Renewables and new technology Water/wastewater Location This position is based out of our Woodlands, TX office. Responsibilities Work with Engineers and Designers to develop the design documents and drawings for Substation or Transmission Line project. Create design/construction drawing package for substation design project including substation general plan, elevation and detail, bill of material, conduit and cable schedule. Provide drafting support for various types of substation projects including physical, electrical and protection and control design. Utilize company standards, client standards, and/or Engineering direction to produce new drawings and update existing drawings utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation or PLS-CADD. Maintain document management system with quality data. Train, develop and mentor the less-experienced design team members. Perform quality control checks and provide feedback to team members. Qualifications Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design or Engineering Technology preferred; minimum GED Diploma with drafting or electrical design training. 0-2 years’ experience in Design and/or Drafting disciplines with a background in Electrical substation or Transmission line design preferred. Basic experience working with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. Ability to work in a growing, adaptive and multi-discipline team environment. Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight. Legally able to work within the United States for any length of time. Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in 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. 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. 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. 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. Nearest Major Market: Houston Job Segment: Drafting, Construction, AutoCAD, CAD, Engineering, Entry Level #J-18808-Ljbffr Kiewit

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