Lead Substation Engineer

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:
• One line and three line diagrams
• General arrangement drawings
• Equipment specifications and bills of material
• Grounding and lightning protection studies
• 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)