Power Studies Engineer - Renewable Energy & Grid Analysis

Kimley-Horn; Boca Raton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health coverage

Time off

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Family leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn’s Boca-Delray, Florida office is seeking a Power Studies Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join the Electrical Renewable Energy team. The role focuses on design, analysis, and optimization of electrical power systems for power delivery and renewable energy projects.

The candidate should have hands-on experience with studies (Arc Flash, Short Circuit, Load Flow), familiarity with ETAP, SKM, CYMCAP, and PSS/E/PSCAD, and a path toward PE certification.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer for an engineering firm or EPC
• 1+ years' project management experience
• PE certification or path to move towards certification is preferred
• CYMCAP, SKM, ETAP, EMTP-RV, PSS/E, PSCAD, WinIGS, or CDEGS experience preferred
• Understanding or willing to learn, the NEC 2020 and IEEE standards and keep up with emerging technologies
• General understanding of engineering and energy systems
• Load Flow, Coordination, Short Circuit, and Arc Flash studies basic theory and methodology
• Proficiency using AutoCAD
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work and manage several project teams concurrently
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively

Responsibilities

• Support the power electrical team to analyze systems, create software models, and write reports for power delivery or generation projects
• Assist with project design, specifications, and plans support
• Review work with quality in mind to confirm compliance with Kimley-Horn quality standards
• Studies performed may include Arc Flash, Short Circuit, and Coordination studies using ETAP or SKM
• Load Flow / Reactive Power Analysis
• Thermal Ampacity studies using software like AmpCalc or CYMCAP
• Grounding studies using WinIGS, CDEGS, or SKM Ground Mat
• Transient studies using PSS/E, PSCAD, or PSLF
• Harmonic studies using ETAP or transient software
• Relay setting development using SEL AcSELerator
• Partner with the electrical team to create calculations and drawings for power delivery and/or renewable energy projects
• Continually gain knowledge in industry

Skills

Power system analysis

Project management

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

CYMCAP

WinIGS

CDEGS

PSS/E

PSCAD

PSLF

AutoCAD

Job description

Kimley-Horn’s Boca-Delray, Florida office is seeking a Power Studies Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join the Electrical Renewable Energy team. The role focuses on design, analysis, and optimization of electrical power systems for power delivery and renewable energy projects.

The candidate should have hands-on experience with studies (Arc Flash, Short Circuit, Load Flow), familiarity with ETAP, SKM, CYMCAP, and PSS/E/PSCAD, and a path toward PE certification.