Substation Physical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Greenwood Village, Colorado, is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer. This role involves designing layouts and physical designs for high-voltage substations, requiring a strong grasp of engineering judgment and standards compliance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $130,000, along with performance-based bonuses and excellent benefits including retirement plans and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Strong understanding of grounding, clearances, and utility design practices.
• PE license preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation general arrangements, equipment layouts, and electrical elevations.
• 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.

Skills

Substation physical design experience

Grounding knowledge

Utility design practices

Familiarity with 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

Benefits

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.