Senior Substation Physical Engineer

Kimley-Horn • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's midtown Atlanta, GA office is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join their Power Delivery team! This is not a remote position.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience in Substation Physical Design
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
• Proficiency in using industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD
• Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies
• Experience with bus calculation
• Experience with CDEGS

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV Substation Physical/Electrical design for utilities/substations (including basic layout, electrical arrangement, one line, three-line drawings, plan-section, grounding, AC and DC system drawings)
• Perform engineering studies and calculations
• Perform Quality Control reviews on substation physical design projects
• Assume the role of technical lead on projects with limited guidance
• Create and review bill of materials for substation physical projects
• Develop and review proposals, and scopes of work for smaller substation physical projects
• Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to physical design, as required
• Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance, and recommending training needs to the group
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with the internal teams and clients to meet project objectives
• Develop leadership skills in preparation for future roles on the team

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1- 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed