Distribution Engineer - Power Delivery

Kimley-Horn • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Chicago, Illinois (IL) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join their Power Delivery team! This is not a remote position. The role involves leading the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for renewable generation, energy storage, and utility-scale substation projects. Responsibilities include the development of design documents and reports, such as electrical layouts, equipment schematics, block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams. The position requires daily interaction and collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams and across Kimley-Horn offices. Additionally, the role involves preparing project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals to support the growth of electrical engineering service areas. The engineer will also assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand the Power Delivery practice. Development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses, are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards
• Willingness to travel to support site visits and client meetings, as needed
• Ability to work in a team; both collaborating with and mentoring junior staff

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utility-scale substation, utility-scale PV, wind generation, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, microgrid, substation, or data center designs
• Experience in engineering project management
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent
• Experience in transient studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, or equivalent
• Experience in lighting designs and photometrics using AGI32, or equivalent
• Comfortable programming in Python or MATLAB

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for renewable generation, energy storage, and utility-scale substation projects
• Responsible for the development of design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams
• Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices
• Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals, supporting the growth of electrical engineering service areas in the local market and across the country
• Assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand our Power Delivery practice
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses

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