Substation Physical Designer

Kimley-Horn • Richmond, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Richmond office is seeking a Substation Physical Designer with at least 4 years of experience to join its Power Delivery team. The role supports the design and execution of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients. 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 successful candidate is self-driven, technically skilled, experienced with substation design standards and industry practices, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This is not a remote position.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in substation design.

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-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.
• Conduct quality control reviews of substation physical design projects.
• Serve as 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, plus 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 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: No Education Listed