Sr. Transmission Engineer

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Sr. Transmission Engineer to help expand our Power Delivery team in Pasadena, CA. This role provides an exciting opportunity for a driven and entrepreneurial professional to support a practice focused on Transmission and Distribution. The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise and will guide initiatives from project inception through delivery. This position is in-office/in-person.

Leadership and Growth:

• Support the growth in our Power Delivery practice.
• Serve as a mentor and leader to develop junior staff and create a positive and collaborative work culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including local utility companies, developers, and industry stakeholders.
• Support the firm’s mission of operating with integrity, honesty, and sound business principles.

Technical and Project Management:

• Direct and oversee technical work for Power Delivery projects, including:
• Transmission and Distribution Design (Overhead and Underground)
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as NESC, IEEE, NERC, GO, and local utility standards.
• Lead the preparation of technical deliverables, such as engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Assist with permitting and coordinating with regulators for timely project approvals.
• Use technical tools such as AutoCAD, PLS-CADD Design Suite, MFAD, CAISSON, SAG10, LPile for design and analysis.

Business Development:

• Identify and pursue project opportunities and proposals for Power Delivery contracts, including design-build, design bid build, EPC and public-private partnerships.
• Prepare winning proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.
• Establish and expand new client relationships while maintaining exceptional service with existing ones.

Operational Excellence:

• Manage projects profitably and ensure efficient use of resources and staffing.
• Oversee and enforce quality control practices to exceed client expectations.
• Effectively coordinate with internal interdisciplinary teams to deliver seamless solutions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering field (Master’s preferred).
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• A minimum of 8+ years of experience in Power Delivery (transmission, substation, power studies/design, or related fields).
• Demonstrated business development experience, including proposal writing and building strong client networks.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead project teams, engage stakeholders, and represent the firm positively.
• Experience in mentoring and managing other professionals, with a proven ability to build high-performing teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-oriented approach to growing a practice.

Salary Range:$145,000 to $170,000