Substation Physical Designer

Kimley-Horn • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office is seeking a Substation Physical Designer with at least four years of experience to join its Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position. The designer will support 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 role calls for a self-driven designer with strong technical skills, familiarity with substation design standards and industry practices, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

The position may serve as technical lead on projects with limited guidance, perform quality control reviews, create and review bills of materials, and develop and review proposals and scopes of work for smaller projects. It also includes providing technical guidance and training recommendations to less experienced engineers and designers, and communicating with internal teams and clients to meet project objectives.

Kimley-Horn describes its culture as focused on people, clients, employee development, and quality. The company highlights employee retention, a robust benefits package, and its placement on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in substation design.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Inventor.
• Experience with grounding studies, lightning protection studies, and lighting studies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree with an engineering or drafting concentration (preferred but not required).

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.
• 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.
• Coordinate with protection and control, civil, structural, and electrical disciplines.
• Communicate with internal teams and clients to meet project objectives.

Benefits

• Company match of 2-to-1 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 company 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