Substation Physical Design Engineer

Kimley-Horn • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with at least four years of relevant experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position. The engineer will support the design and execution of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients. The role involves developing physical layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding and lightning protection systems, and construction drawing packages, coordinating with protection and control, civil, structural, and electrical disciplines, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will perform conceptual and detailed substation physical and electrical design, engineering studies and calculations, and quality-control reviews. They will also take technical leads on projects with limited guidance, prepare and review bills of materials, develop and review proposals and scopes of work for smaller projects, lead client meetings related to physical design, and support the development of less experienced engineers. The role offers opportunities to develop leadership skills for future team roles.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant engineering experience in substation design.
• Strong technical skills and experience with substation design standards and industry practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication with internal teams and clients.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Inventor.
• 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 for utilities and substations.
• Develop basic layouts, electrical arrangements, one-line diagrams, three-line drawings, plan-section drawings, and grounding designs.
• 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.
• Plan and lead client meetings, or sections of meetings, related to physical design as required.
• Provide technical guidance and training recommendations to less experienced engineers.
• Communicate with internal teams and clients to meet project objectives.
• Develop leadership skills in preparation for future team roles.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), with 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).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family-building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed