Substation Engineer

Kimley-Horn • Phoenix, AZ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Phoenix, (AZ) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 4+ years of substation experience to join their Power Delivery team! This is not a remote position. The role involves leading the engineering and design of complex electrical systems for renewable generation, energy storage, and utility-scale substation projects. Responsibilities include the development of design documents and reports, such as electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams. The position requires daily interaction and collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams, preparation of project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals. The engineer will also be expected to assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand the Power Delivery practice. Development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses, is also a key part of the role.

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards
• Willingness to travel to support site visits and client meetings, as needed
• Ability to work in a team; both collaborating with and mentoring junior staff

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utility-scale substation, utility-scale PV, wind generation, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, microgrid, substation, or data center designs
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and design of complex electrical systems for renewable generation, energy storage, and utility-scale substation projects
• Responsible for the development of design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams
• Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams
• Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals
• Assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand our Power Delivery practice
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses

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: Mid Level