Substation Physical Design Engineer

Kimley-Horn; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health coverage

Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Family leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Denver, CO office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer to support the layout and physical design of high-voltage substations across developer, EPC, and utility projects. This role requires strong engineering judgment and practical constructability focus.

You will develop layouts, grounding plans, and coordinate with protection, civil, and structural teams, with a pathway to PE licensure and competitive bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 4+ years of substation physical design experience
• Strong understanding of grounding, clearances, and utility design practices
• Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, and utility standards
• PE license preferred or in progress

Responsibilities

• Develop substation general arrangements, equipment layouts, and electrical elevations from concept through IFC
• Design grounding plans, conduit plans, raceway layouts, and cable schedules
• Provide clear redlined layouts and technical direction to designers and drafters
• Coordinate with protection & control, civil, and structural disciplines
• Review vendor drawings and resolve constructability and standards issues
• Support construction, RFIs, and as‑built documentation

Skills

Substation design

Electrical grounding

Conduit layouts

Protection & control coordination

NESC/IEEE standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Denver, COoffice is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer to support the layout and physical design of high‑voltage substations across developer, EPC, and utility projects. This role supports both utility‑driven standards compliance and fast‑paced developer schedules, requiring strong engineering judgment and practical constructability focus. Projects span multiple clients and delivery models, requiring adaptability, strong engineering judgment, and comfort working across varied scopes.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation general arrangements, equipment layouts, and electrical elevations from concept through IFC
• Design grounding plans, conduit plans, raceway layouts, and cable schedules
• Provide clear redlined layouts and technical direction to designers and drafters
• Coordinate with protection & control, civil, and structural disciplines
• Review vendor drawings and resolve constructability and standards issues
• Support construction, RFIs, and as‑built documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 4+ years of substation physical design experience
• Strong understanding of grounding, clearances, and utility design practices
• Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, and utility standards
• PE license preferred or in progress

Salary Range:

• $100,000 - $130,000
• Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation

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 19 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.