Lead Substation Engineer

Kiewit Mexico

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Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico on site Until 8/22/2026 8+ years exp First posted February 17, 2026 Last posted February 17, 2026
Job 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 designs.
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables for accuracy and project standard compliance.
  • Support project planning and scheduling.
  • Provide technical guidance during engineering development.
  • 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)
About this role

Summary

Lead high voltage substation design, oversee engineering, coordinate teams, ensure compliance.

Job title

Lead Substation Engineer

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical engineeringAutoCADMicroStationCDEGSindustry standards

Preferred skills

leadershipcommunicationcoordinationindustry standards

Specializations

high voltagesubstation designprotection & controlpower systemsequipment layout
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico

On-site City