High School Degree or Associates Degree in Drafting and Design Technology preferred
4+ years experience in substation Physical CAD design
Proficient in AutoCAD and Bluebeam software
General knowledge of electrical systems for substations
Familiar with HV substation equipment like transformers and circuit breakers
Strong organizational and project prioritization skills
Experience creating CAD tools and symbol databases
Responsibilities
Make and quality check complex drawings and plans
Develop substation and distribution packages in AutoCAD
Standardize CAD design processes to improve timelines
Create databases for CAD tools and major equipment
Utilize automated design for material lists and modeling
Conduct quality control checks and provide team feedback
Maintain drawing database and potentially supervise CAD staff
Benefits
2-to-1 company match on retirement contributions up to 4%
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Flexible personal leave and half-day Fridays
Student loan matching and performance-based bonuses
Tuition reimbursement and internal training programs
New Parent Leave and childcare resources
Full Job Description
Overview
Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced Substation Physical Designer to join our Power Delivery team in Frisco, Texas (TX)!
Responsibilities
The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations
Responsibility to develop:
substation packages in AutoCAD up to 500 kV. This includes single line diagrams, substation layouts, control building layouts, electrical elevation views, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel elevations, etc.
distribution packages in AutoCAD up to 34.5 kV. This includes single line diagrams, above and below grade circuit routing, aerial or survey data integration, trench, grounding, and pole details, street lighting design, etc.
substation CAD design standardization process to expedite design timelines
database of CAD tools and blocks for specific HV substations (and transmission lines) to support analysts and engineers with a plug-and-play AutoCAD experience
database of major equipment for both substation (and transmission)
Use automated design (AUD) for the development of distribution material lists and guying, voltage drop, and pull tension modeling.
Perform quality control checks and provide feedback to team members
Requires minimal supervision to perform day to day tasks
Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes
Maintains drawing database
May supervise and train CAD staff
Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards
Qualifications
High School Degree (Preferred Associates Degree (or higher) with emphasis on Drafting and Design Technology from an accredited technical institution or college in engineering)
4+ years experience developing substation Physical CAD designs
Must be proficient in using AutoCAD and Bluebeam
General knowledge of all aspects of electrical systems for substations
Familiarity with HV substation equipment such as main power transformers, circuit breakers, etc.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks
Experience in creating CAD tools and symbol databases.
Desired knowledge of these softwares: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, Revit, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- 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.
About Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides planning, engineering, and design services for a wide range of clients. The company offers services in the areas of aviation, environmental, landscape architecture, land planning, parking consulting, roadway design, structural engineering, transit and rail, transportation planning, and water resources. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. serves clients in the United States.
