# Lead Substation Engineer

> Kiewit Mexico · Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-18

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** KPD - Design Engineering

## Description

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)

## Apply

[Apply at Kiewit Mexico](https://apply.workable.com/carreraskiewitmx/j/49A3C3F06F/apply)

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