Power Delivery Substation Electrical Engineer

Kimley-Horn • Portland, OR

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Portland, OR office is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer to support a wide range of high‑voltage substation projects for developers, EPCs, and utilities. Projects span multiple clients and delivery models, requiring adaptability, strong engineering judgment, and comfort working across varied scopes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
• 10+ years of substation electrical engineering experience, preferably supporting utility-scale infrastructure
• Strong understanding of: Substation equipment (transformers, breakers, relays, bus configurations), Protection and control philosophy, Applicable standards (NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI)
• Experience working with: Utilities, developers, and/or EPC contractors, Design-build or fast-paced project environments
• Ability to lead portions of projects and manage discipline-specific deliverables with minimal oversight
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting directly with clients
• Willingness to travel to support site visits and client meetings, as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and analysis of medium- and high-voltage substations (typically 34.5kV through 230kV), including greenfield and expansion projects
• Develop and oversee preparation of key deliverables, including: One-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and AC/DC schematics, Protection and control design packages, Substation physical layouts and equipment arrangements
• Interface directly with clients, utilities, and EPC contractors to support design coordination, technical reviews, and project execution
• Provide engineering support during construction, including review and response to RFIs, submittments, and field issues
• Perform or guide technical studies such as short circuit analysis, grounding design, relay coordination, and equipment sizing
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, P&C, SCADA) across offices to ensure integrated design development
• Support project delivery by contributing to scope definition, schedules, and engineering estimates
• Lead discipline-level execution on projects, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with client and utility standards
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous 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: Senior