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Substation Physical Design Engineer

Kimley-Horn•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join its Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position. The engineer 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 and lightning protection systems, and construction drawing packages, while coordinating with protection and control, civil, structural, and electrical disciplines. The role calls for strong technical skills, knowledge of substation design standards and industry practices, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The engineer may serve as a technical lead with limited guidance, perform quality control reviews, contribute to proposals and scopes of work, and lead or participate in client meetings. The role also supports the professional development of less experienced engineers and the employee’s own leadership development.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of relevant engineering experience in substation design.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Inventor.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Plan and lead client meetings, or sections of meetings, related to physical design as required.
  • Support the professional development of less experienced engineers through technical guidance and training recommendations.
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients to meet project objectives.
  • Develop leadership skills in preparation for future roles on the team.

Benefits

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

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