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Requisition ID: 177159nnJob Level: Entry LevelnnHome District/Group: Kiewit Power EngineeringnnDepartment: Design EngineeringnnMarket: PowernnEmployment Type: Full TimennPosition OverviewnnAs an entry-level Substation Engineer, you will be a part of a growing team that supports all aspects of the construction process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing electrical calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to keep our construction crews safe.nnAs part of this team of highly specialized design professionals, you will support a variety of substation, transmission and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV in both engineering detailed design and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects for clients throughout the country.nnDistrict OverviewnnKiewit 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.nnOur 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:nnGas-fired generationnPower deliverynEnvironmental retrofitsnRenewables and new technologynWater/wastewaternnLocationnnThis position is based out of our Itasca, IL office.nnResponsibilitiesnn• Assist project team in creating all design documents and drawings, including one and three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, communications diagrams, wiring diagrams, substation layout plan, section and detail drawings and application of mark-ups for project built drawings.n• Specification development for the procurement, installation and testing of substation equipment.n• Apply engineering application software to complete engineering tasks such as ground grid design, equipment sizing, relay coordination, and electrical studies.n• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project lead, customer representatives, and other stakeholders.nnQualificationsnn• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited universityn• 3.0 cumulative GPA preferredn• 0-2 years of experience performing engineering related dutiesn• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSIn• Eligibility to take Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) licensen• Legally able to work in the United States for any length of timen• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in the English language #LI-OT1nnOther Requirements:nnRegular, reliable attendancenWork productively and meet deadlines timelynCommunicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.nPerform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.nWork during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.nMay work at various different locations and conditions may vary.nnWe 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.nnEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.nn​