Senior Substation Physical Designer - HV/MV Layout Lead

Kimley Horn; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional retirement plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Time off and flexible scheduling

Student loan matching (401k)

Professional development and training

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Orlando office is seeking a Substation Physical Designer with 10+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. The successful candidate will support the design, and execution of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients.

This is not a remote position. The role emphasizes developing physical layouts, grounding systems, and construction drawing packages while coordinating with multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in substation design.
• Associates degree with engineering/drafting concentration preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation and Inventor.
• Experience with grounding, lightning protection, and lighting studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV substation physical/electrical design for utilities and substations.
• 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 bills of materials for substation physical projects.
• Develop and review proposals and scopes of work for smaller substation physical projects.
• Support the continued professional development of less experienced engineers/designers.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients to meet project objectives.

Skills

Substation design

Project leadership

Technical mentoring

Education

Associates degree in engineering or drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Inventor

Job description

Kimley-Horn's Orlando office is seeking a Substation Physical Designer with 10+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. The successful candidate will support the design, and execution of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients.

This is not a remote position. The role emphasizes developing physical layouts, grounding systems, and construction drawing packages while coordinating with multiple disciplines.