Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Substation Physical Electrical Engineer

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.$115K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in Substation Physical Design
  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or ability to obtain within 12 months
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
  • Proficiency in using industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD
  • Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies
  • Experience with bus calculation
  • Experience with CDEGS

Responsibilities

  • Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV Substation Physical/Electrical design
  • Conduct engineering studies and calculations
  • Execute Quality Control reviews on substation physical design projects
  • Lead technical roles on projects with limited guidance
  • Create and review bill of materials for substation projects
  • Develop and review proposals and scopes of work for smaller projects
  • Plan and lead client meetings relating to physical design
  • Support the professional development of less experienced engineers

Benefits

  • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-for-1 company match on eligible compensation and profit-sharing contributions
  • Comprehensive health coverage with low-cost options
  • Flexible time off including personal leave and half-day Fridays
  • Financial wellness benefits including student loan matching in 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
  • Family-friendly benefits such as New Parent Leave and childcare resources
Full Job Description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's St. Paul, Minnesota (MN) office is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Power Delivery team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

  • Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV Substation Physical/Electrical design for utilities/substations (including basic layout, electrical arrangement, one line, three-line drawings, plan-section, grounding, AC and DC system drawings)
  • 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 bill 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 meeting sections) relating to physical design, as required
  • Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance, and recommending training needs to the group
  • Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with the internal teams and clients to meet project objectives
  • Develop leadership skills in preparation for future roles on the team

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Qualifications

  • 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in Substation Physical Design 
  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
  • Proficiency in using industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD
  • Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies
  • Experience with bus calculation
  • Experience with CDEGS

Salary Range: $115,000-$160,000

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!

 

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.
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