Power System Experienced EIT

Kimley-Horn; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off benefits

Financial Wellness programs

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an early-career Electrical Engineer to support power system studies for utility-scale renewable energy projects in Greenwood Village, Colorado. This role is essential for developing and maintaining analytical models and performing detailed power system studies.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, familiarity with power system analysis tools, and strong communication skills. Kimley-Horn offers an exceptional retirement plan, comprehensive health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering focused on power systems.
• Ability to obtain EIT License within 12 months.
• Familiarity with power system fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain models in ETAP and CYMCAP.
• Perform power system studies including load flow and short circuit analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and study documentation.

Skills

Power system analysis tools

Analytical modeling

System performance evaluation

Grounding and safety studies

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) License

Tools

ETAP

CYMCAP

WinIGS

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking an early-career Electrical Engineer to support power system studies for utility-scale renewable energy, substations, and emerging data center projects, joining our growing Power Delivery team in Denver, Colorado. This role emphasizes analytical modeling, system performance evaluation, and technical support across multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with power system analysis tools and a strong foundation in steady‑state studies, with interest in expanding into grounding, harmonics, and transient analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain models in ETAP and CYMCAP
• Perform power system studies including:
  • Load flow analysis
  • Short circuit analysis
  • Arc flash and protection coordination support
  • Thermal ampacity analysis
• Support grounding and safety studies using tools such as WinIGS (preferred)
• Prepare technical reports, study summaries, and supporting documentation for clients and internal teams
• Coordinate with engineers across disciplines to support integrated project delivery
• Assist in data collection, model validation, and quality assurance of study results

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems or related discipline
• Engineer in Training (EIT) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related degree
• Familiarity with power system fundamentals
• Experience with ETAP or similar tools (e.g., SKM, Easy Power)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self‑initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail‑oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Salary Range

• $85,000 - $101,000
• Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation

Key Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.