Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Kimley-Horn • Woodstock, GA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Substation Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team in its Woodstock, Georgia office. This is not a remote position. The engineer will support the design and execution of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation protection and control projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients.

The role includes producing protection packages and electrical drawings, coordinating with cross-discipline teams, and providing technical leadership on projects. The successful candidate is self-driven, technically skilled, familiar with utility P&C standards, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The position also offers opportunities to support client and commissioning activities, mentor junior staff, and develop leadership skills for future roles on the Power Delivery team.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCADE, MicroStation, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed high-voltage and medium-voltage substation protection and control design for utility and renewable energy projects.
• Develop protection packages for transmission and distribution substations.
• Prepare AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel layouts, and interconnection drawings.
• Develop relay one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and logic diagrams.
• Design station service AC and DC systems associated with protection and control equipment.
• Perform quality control reviews on protection and control design projects.
• Serve as a technical lead on projects with limited guidance.
• Create and review bills of materials for relay panels, control cabinets, communications equipment, and P&C systems.
• Develop and review proposals and scopes of work for smaller substation P&C projects.
• Plan and lead client meetings, or meeting sections, related to protection and control design.
• Support commissioning activities, relay testing, troubleshooting, and energization planning.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Communicate with internal teams and clients to meet project objectives.
• Develop leadership skills in preparation for future roles on the Power Delivery team.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), 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) and 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