Substation Physical Design Engineer

Overview Kimley-Horn's Portland, OR office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer to support the layout and physical design of highu2011voltage substations across developer, EPC, and utility projects. This role supports both utilityu2011driven standards compliance and fastu2011paced 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 asu2011built documentation Qualifications + Bacheloru2019s 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 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 itu2014 thatu2019s 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-Hornu2019s placement on the Fortune u201c100 Best Companies to Worku201d list for 18 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. Share this job with a friend ( Share on social media _Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted._ PleaseCLICK HERE (to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role. If you require an accommodation, pleaseCLICK HERE. ( Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Posted Date _3 hours ago_ _(2/17/2026 7:15 PM)_ _ID_ _2026-22509_ _Education_ _Bachelor's Degree_ _Discipline/Focus_ _Electrical, Power Delivery_

Created: 2026-03-07