Senior Substation Physical Engineer - Kimley-Horn : Job Details

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Orlando, Florida (FL) office is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer with 8+ 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

Qualifications

• 8+ 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

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.

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Posted Date 1 month ago (6/24/2025 8:25 AM)

ID 2025-18636

Education Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Focus Electrical, Power Delivery