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Mid-Level Substation Designer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Requisition ID:

174584

Job Level:

Mid Level

Home District/Group:

Kiewit Power Engineering

Department:

Design Engineering

Market:

Power

Employment Type:

Full Time

Position Overview

We are currently looking for motivated Substation Designer/Drafter to join our growing Substation and Transmission Line Design team. As part of a team of highly specialist 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 projects for clients throughout the country.

Location

This position is based out of our office in Salt Lake City, UT.

Responsibilities

Work with Engineers and Designers to develop the design documents and drawings for Substation or Transmission Line projects.

Create design/construction drawing packages for substation design projects including substation general plans, elevations and details, bills of material, conduit, and cable schedules.

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 less-experienced design team members.

Perform quality control checks and provide feedback to team members.

Qualifications

At least 5 years’ experience in design and/or drafting disciplines with a background in electrical substation, civil/structural, or transmission line design.

Minimum GED Diploma with drafting or electrical design training. Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design .

Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD 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 the English .

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.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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, , retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including and protected veteran status.

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Mid-Level Substation Designer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

United States
Full time

Published on 07/12/2025

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