Distribution Engineer - Power Delivery

Kimley-Horn; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn’s Chicago office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This role focuses on design and analysis of electrical systems for renewable generation, energy storage, and utility-scale projects in a collaborative, non-remote environment.

The ideal candidate will develop design documents, ensure compliance with NEC/NESC/IEEE/ANSI standards, and mentor junior staff while traveling as needed to client sites and projects across the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Understanding of NEC, NESC, IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Willingness to travel to support site visits and meetings.
• Ability to work in a team and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of electrical systems for renewable generation and substations.
• Develop design documents, layouts, schematics, and one-line diagrams.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams within Kimley-Horn offices.
• Prepare specifications, construction cost estimates, and proposals.
• Mentor and grow the Power Delivery team.

Skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring junior staff

Python/MATLAB

Power systems design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

PSCAD

AGI32

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Chicago, Illinois (IL) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join their Power Delivery team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for renewable generation, energy storage, and utility-scale substation projects
• Responsible for the development of design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams
• Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices
• Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals, supporting the growth of electrical engineering service areas in the local market and across the country
• Expected to assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand our Power Delivery practice
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards
• Willingness to travel to support site visits and client meetings, as needed
• Ability to work in a team; both collaborating with and mentoring junior staff
• Preferred
  • Experience in utility-scale substation, utility-scale PV, wind generation, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, microgrid, substation, or data center designs
  • Experience in engineering project management
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD
  • Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent
  • Experience in transient studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, or equivalent
  • Experience in lighting designs and photometrics using AGI32, or equivalent
  • Comfortable programming in Python or MATLAB

Salary Range: $100,000-$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.