Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Electrical Engineer, Power Delivery

Kimley-Horn • Delray Beach, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Orlando, Florida (FL) office is seeking a Substation P&C Engineer with 4+ years of relevant experience to join our diverse and fast-paced organization. This is a strategic opportunity for a highly experienced engineer and project manager to lead complex utility-scale substation projects and help drive growth in the P&C space. This is not a remote position.

Requirements

• 4+ years of protection & control engineering design
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• PE or the ability to obtain within 6 months required
• Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• I/O mapping
• Construction documentation/outage sequencing
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees are a plus
• ETAP experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Act in a senior technical capacity in producing engineering related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C), within the power delivery Practice.
• Undertake senior and lead technical roles on project specific multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Lead successful output of P&C engineering deliverables in the business, working with the P&C group to determine suitable P&C engineering personnel from across our offices, as required.
• Lead in a technical capacity on P&C design project deliverables, ranging from 4kV up to 500kV (with a particular emphasis on 115kV voltages and above), including undertaking the role of Lead Project Engineer on project teams, as required and when appropriate.
• Produce detailed substation P&C design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards. Core design responsibilities include: One-line diagrams, Three-line diagrams, Potential and current schematics, Control and Indication schematics, Communication Interconnections, Wiring Diagrams, Equipment Sizing and Specifications, I/O mapping, Construction Documentation / Outage Sequencing.
• Procurement and Construction Support.
• Assist with developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, standards, and technical guidance, as required, to continually improve the engineering capability within the P&C practice.
• Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to P&C, as required.
• Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations.
• Perform Quality Control reviews on substation protection packages.
• Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance, and recommending training needs to the P&C group.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees