Transmission Designer - Power Delivery Engineering

Requisition ID: 183160

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

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

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering Group delivers expertise across the power delivery market, including substations, overhead and underground transmission, and distribution systems. Our staff partners with construction teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative solutions that meet client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position is based out of our office in Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities

• Work with Engineers and Designer 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 type of substation project 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

• 0-2 years’ experience in Design and/or Drafting disciplines with a background in electrical substation or transmission line design preferred
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design or Engineering Technology preferred; minimum GED Diploma with drafting or electrical design training
• 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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.

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