High Voltage Electrical Engineer

Substation Electrical Engineer

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Substation Electrical Engineer to join our growing Power Delivery team in Portland, Oregon (OR). This is a unique leadership opportunity for a high voltage substation engineer with a strong background in physical layout design and power systems studies to shape the future of utility infrastructure across the western U.S.

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of proven experience in high voltage substation engineering, with a focus on physical layout, equipment selection, and system studies. This role offers the opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and work directly with clients to deliver technically sound and efficient solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert on high voltage substation projects
• Lead and oversee physical substation design, including general arrangement, grounding, conduit plan and details, control building layouts, fence design, shielding & lighting design, electrical elevations, major & minor build out materials, equipment specifications, calbe/conduit schedules
• Conduct or review power system studies (e.g., load flow, short circuit, grounding, arch flash, bus sizing, conduit fill, insulation coordination, lightening protection, AC&DC sizing, cable heating, and ampacity/voltage drop)
• Coordinate with protection, civil, structural, and transmission engineers to ensure project integration
• Provide leadership in client meetings, proposals, and project development
• Mentor and develop engineering staff across multiple offices
• Collaborate with business development teams to grow client relationships and expand our substation portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (PE license required)
• Minimum 12 years of experience in substation design and engineering
• Deep understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE, and ANSI Standards
• Experience working with utilities, power delivery companies, consulting engineering firms, renewable developers, or electrical contractors
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Willingness to travel as needed to client sites or project locations
• Proficiency in ETAP, CDEGS, CYMCAP, Visual Lighting, PSCAD

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 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1- 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.