Electrical Engineer - Substation Design

Kimley-Horn • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 4+ years of substation 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. Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices, is expected. The engineer will also prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals, supporting the growth of electrical engineering service areas. Mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand our Power Delivery practice is also a key expectation. The role involves the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses.

Requirements

• 4+ 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
• 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
• 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