Substation Physical Designer

Kimley-Horn • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office is seeking a Substation Physical Designer with at least four years of relevant experience to join its Power Delivery team. This is an onsite, not remote, position. The designer will support the design and execution of high- and medium-voltage substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients, coordinating closely with protection and control, civil, structural, and electrical disciplines. The role involves technical project leadership, quality reviews, project scoping, and supporting the development of less experienced engineers and designers.

Requirements

• At least four years of relevant 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree with an engineering or drafting concentration.
• 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- and medium-voltage substation physical and electrical design, including basic layouts, electrical arrangements, one-line diagrams, three-line drawings, plan-section drawings, and grounding.
• Develop physical layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding systems, lightning protection systems, and construction drawing packages.
• 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 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 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).
• 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