Substation Physical Design Engineer (HV/MV) - Lead Projects

Kimley-Horn; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; 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's Orlando office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. You will support the design, and execution of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients.

Responsibilities include developing physical layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding systems, lightning protection systems, and construction drawing packages while coordinating closely with protection and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in substation design.
• Preferred (but not required): Professional Engineering (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation and inventor.
• Experience with grounding studies, lightning protection studies, and lighting studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV Substation Physical/Electrical design for utilities/substations (including basic layout, electrical arrangement, one line, three-line drawings, plan‑section, grounding, AC and DC system drawings)
• 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 bill of materials for substation physical projects
• Develop and review proposals, and scopes of work for smaller substation physical projects
• Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to physical design, as required
• Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance, and recommending training needs to the group
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with the internal teams and clients to meet project objectives
• Develop leadership skills in preparation for future roles on the team

Skills

Substation design experience

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Inventor

Job description

Kimley-Horn's Orlando office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. You will support the design, and execution of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients.

Responsibilities include developing physical layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding systems, lightning protection systems, and construction drawing packages while coordinating closely with protection and