Civil Design Technician - Power Delivery

Kimley-Horn • Greenwood Village, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is looking for a skilled Electrical Designer with 6+ years of experience in substation design and CAD production to join our Power Delivery team in Denver, Colorado (CO). This role is ideal for a technically strong designer who enjoys creating high-quality construction documents and collaborating with engineers and drafters on impactful power delivery projects.

Requirements

• High School Degree (Preferred Associates Degree (or higher) with emphasis on Drafting and Design Technology from an accredited technical institution or college in engineering)
• 6+ years experience developing substation or electrical CAD designs
• Must be proficient in using AutoCAD and Bluebeam
• General knowledge of all aspects of electrical systems for substations
• Familiarity with HV substation equipment such as main power transformers, circuit breakers, etc.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks
• Experience in creating CAD tools and symbol databases.

Nice To Haves

• Desired knowledge of these softwares: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, Revit, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE

Responsibilities

• Produce substation design drawings, including general arrangements, plan and elevation views, grounding, conduit, and cable schedule
• Draft wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts for protection and control systems
• Apply company and client CAD standards to maintain consistency and quality
• Coordinate closely with electrical engineers, project managers, and other design staff
• Assist with redlines, as-builts, and construction revisions
• Work in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or MicroStation to prepare accurate and organized design packages
• Support multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
• Student loan matching in our 401(k)
• Performance-based bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED