Substation Designer

Kimley-Horn • Orlando, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Orlando office is seeking a Substation Physical Designer with 10+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. The successful candidate will support the design and execution of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients. The work includes developing physical layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding systems, lightning protection systems, and construction drawing packages while coordinating with protection and control, civil, structural, and electrical disciplines. The ideal candidate is self-driven, has strong technical skills and experience with substation design standards and industry practices, and can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This is not a remote position.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in substation design.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Inventor.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree with an engineering or drafting concentration.
• Experience with grounding studies, lightning protection studies, and lighting studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed high-voltage and medium-voltage substation physical and electrical design, including basic layouts, electrical arrangements, one-line diagrams, three-line drawings, plan-section drawings, and grounding.
• 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 bills of materials for substation physical projects.
• Develop and review proposals and scopes of work for smaller substation physical projects.
• Support the professional development of less experienced engineers and designers through technical guidance and training recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients to meet project objectives.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus) and an 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 the 401(k) and 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed