Substation Physical Designer

Kimley-Horn • Richmond, VA

6d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Richmond office is seeking a Substation Physical Designer to join its Power Delivery team. The designer will support the design and execution of high- 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, while coordinating with protection and control, civil, structural, and electrical disciplines. The position is not remote.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV 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.
• 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) 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: No Education Listed