Companies Kiewit Mexico Lead Substation Engineer

About the role

Kiewit Mexico

Kiewit Mexico is a company dedicated to providing engineering, procurement, and construction management services. Kiewit Mexico is a subsidiary of one of the largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations in North America. Kiewit Mexico offers construction management and engineering services in a variety of markets, including energy, oil, gas, chemicals, terminals, marine works, and mining.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the engineering and design of greenfield and brownfield substations, including equipment layout, bus configurations, grounding, lightning protection, and control building arrangements.
  • Oversee development of key design documents such as:
  1. One line and three line diagrams
  2. General arrangement drawings
  3. Equipment specifications and bills of material
  4. Grounding and lightning protection studies
  5. Conduct, cable, and raceway plans
  • Protection & control schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, transmission, and protection teams to ensure integrated and constructible designs.
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
  • Support project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for the substation engineering team.
  • Provide technical guidance during procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning.
  • Identify project risks and work with project managers and discipline leads to development mitigation strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in high voltage substation design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment).
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE, NESC, and utility specific requirements.
  • Experience leading engineering teams or serving as a technical lead.
  • Proficiency with substation design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, CDEGS, or equivalent).
  • Strong communication and coordination skills.
  • Must possess advanced-level English skills, including strong verbal and written communication.

Benefits

  • Vacation days, Christmas bonus, and vacation bonus above the law standard
  • Savings fund
  • Food vouchers
  • Social security
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
  • Training & development
  • Wellness Resources (Medical appointments at a preferential price and discounts in drugstores and stores)
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