Substation Physical Designer

Kimley-Horn • Frisco, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced Substation Physical Designer to join our Power Delivery team in Frisco, Texas (TX)! The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations. Responsibility to develop substation packages in AutoCAD up to 500 kV and distribution packages in AutoCAD up to 34.5 kV. This includes single line diagrams, substation layouts, control building layouts, electrical elevation views, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel elevations, etc. for substations, and single line diagrams, above and below grade circuit routing, aerial or survey data integration, trench, grounding, and pole details, street lighting design, etc. for distribution. The role also involves contributing to the substation CAD design standardization process, developing databases of CAD tools and blocks, and utilizing automated design for material lists and modeling. The designer will perform quality control checks, provide feedback, and may supervise and train CAD staff. Familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards is expected.

Requirements

• 4+ years experience developing substation Physical CAD designs
• Must be proficient in using AutoCAD and Bluebeam
• General knowledge of all aspects of electrical systems for substations
• Familiarity with HV substation equipment such as main power transformers, circuit breakers, etc.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks
• Experience in creating CAD tools and symbol databases.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree (or higher) with emphasis on Drafting and Design Technology from an accredited technical institution or college in engineering
• Desired knowledge of these softwares: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, Revit, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE

Responsibilities

• Develop substation packages in AutoCAD up to 500 kV, including single line diagrams, substation layouts, control building layouts, electrical elevation views, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay panel elevations.
• Develop distribution packages in AutoCAD up to 34.5 kV, including single line diagrams, above and below grade circuit routing, aerial or survey data integration, trench, grounding, and pole details, and street lighting design.
• Contribute to the substation CAD design standardization process to expedite design timelines.
• Develop databases of CAD tools and blocks for specific HV substations and transmission lines.
• Develop databases of major equipment for both substation and transmission.
• Use automated design (AUD) for the development of distribution material lists and guying, voltage drop, and pull tension modeling.
• Perform quality control checks and provide feedback to team members.
• Maintain drawing database.
• Supervise and train CAD staff.

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), 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED