Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Studies

Kimley-Horn • Greenwood Village, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Greenwood Village, Colorado (CO) office is seeking a senior-level Electrical Engineer / Power Systems SME with deep expertise in advanced power system studies, electromagnetic transient analysis, and dynamic simulations to help lead and grow our Power Delivery capabilities in Denver, CO. This role is geared toward a proven technical leader who can own complex utility-scale generation, BESS, substation, data center, and large-load studies; provide trusted guidance to clients and internal teams; and help shape best practices around transient and dynamic system performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with a strong focus on power system studies, advanced simulations, or grid integration
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License preferred; ability to serve as a senior technical reviewer and trusted advisor to clients and project teams
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's Degree Preferred)
• Expert-level understanding of: Transient and dynamic system behavior, Protection coordination and system response during faults
• Significant experience with interconnection, grid compliance, and utility-facing study requirements
• Advanced proficiency in: PSCAD, PSSE
• Ability to lead through influence, collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and help build scalable technical processes

Nice To Haves

• Experience with additional tools such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower
• Demonstrated experience leading studies for hybrid systems involving BESS, renewable generation, and large load integration
• Strong exposure to data center, industrial load, or other high-demand load modeling and interconnection challenges
• Working knowledge and practical application of: IEEE 2800, IEEE 1547, Utility-specific interconnection requirements (e.g., ERCOT, WECC, BPA)

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced EMT simulations in PSCAD for renewable generation, BESS, hybrid systems, and large-load interconnection projects
• Direct and review dynamic (RMS) studies using PSSE or equivalent tools, including model validation, scenario development, and results interpretation
• Provide technical leadership on complex study areas, including: Temporary Overvoltages (TOV), Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV), Switching transients and fault response, Load rejection and load ramp events
• Interpret, apply, and advise on applicable IEEE, NERC, utility, and regional interconnection requirements
• Develop and oversee high-quality technical reports, study methodologies, assumptions, conclusions, and recommendations that can stand up to utility, client, and regulatory review
• Serve as a senior technical resource across multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring engineers and helping elevate the overall power systems study practice

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: Senior