High Voltage Electrical Engineer

Kimley-Horn • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experience Substation Electrical Engineer to join our growing Power Delivery team in Portland, Oregon (OR). This is a unique leadership opportunity for a high voltage substation engineer with a strong background in physical layout design and power systems studies to shape the future of utility infrastructure across the western U.S. The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of proven experience in high voltage substation engineering, with a focus on physical layout, equipment selection, and system studies. This role offers the opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and work directly with clients to deliver technically sound and efficient solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (PE license required)
• Minimum 12 years of experience in substation design and engineering
• Deep understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE, and ANSI Standards
• Experience working with utilities, power delivery companies, consulting engineering firms, renewable developers, or electrical contractors
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Willingness to travel as needed to client sites or project locations
• Proficiency in ETAP, CDEGS, CYMCAP, Visual Lighting, PSCAD

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert on high voltage substation projects (69kV to 500kV+)
• Lead and oversee physical substation design, including: general arrangement, grounding, conduit plan and details, control building layouts fence design, shielding & lighting design, electrical elevations, major & minor build out materials equipment spcifications, calbe/conduit schedules
• Conduct or review power system studies (e.g., load flow, short circuit, grounding, arch flash, bus sizing, condiuit fill, insulation coordination, lightening protection, AC&DC sizing, cable heating, and ampacity/voltage drop)
• Coordinate with protection, civil, structural, and transmission engineers to ensure project integration
• Provide leadership in client meetings, proposals, and project development
• Mentor and develop engineering staff across multiple offices
• Collaborate with business development teams to grow client relationships and expand our substation portfolio

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees