Substation Physical Electrical Engineer

Kimley-Horn; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Childcare resources

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer for their Tampa, Florida office. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of engineering experience in substation design, be proficient in AutoCAD, and hold a P.E. License or be able to obtain it within a year. This role involves leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers.

The position provides significant benefits, including a 2-to-1 company match on retirement, comprehensive health coverage, and various professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in Substation Physical Design.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
• Experience with grounding studies, lightning protection, and lighting studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV Substation Physical/Electrical design.
• Assume the role of technical lead on projects with limited guidance.
• Provide support for less experienced engineers in team.

Skills

Substation Physical Design

AutoCAD

Grounding studies

Bus calculation

CDEGS

Communication skills

Education

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Orlando, Florida (FL) office is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Power Delivery team! This is not a remote position.

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

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in Substation Physical Design
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
• Proficiency in using industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD
• Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies
• Experience with bus calculation
• Experience with CDEGS

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.