Substation Physical Designer

Overview:

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced Substation Physical Designer to join our Power Delivery team in Plymouth Meeting, PA!

Responsibilities:

• The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations
• Responsibility to develop:
  • substation packages in AutoCAD up to 500 kV. This includes single line diagrams, substation layouts, control building layouts, electrical elevation views, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel elevations, etc.
  • distribution packages in AutoCAD up to 34.5 kV. This includes single line diagrams, above and below grade circuit routing, aerial or survey data integration, trench, grounding, and pole details, street lighting design, etc.
  • substation CAD design standardization process to expedite design timelines
  • database of CAD tools and blocks for specific HV substations (and transmission lines) to support analysts and engineers with a plug-and-play AutoCAD experience
  • database of major equipment for both substation (and transmission)
• Use automated design (AUD) for the development of distribution material lists and guying, voltage drop, and pull tension modeling.
• Perform quality control checks and provide feedback to team members
• Requires minimal supervision to perform day to day tasks
• Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes
• Maintains drawing database
• May supervise and train CAD staff
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards

Qualifications:

• High School Degree (Preferred Associates Degree (or higher) with emphasis on Drafting and Design Technology from an accredited technical institution or college in engineering)
• 4+ years experience developing substation Physical CAD designs
• Must be proficient in using AutoCAD and Bluebeam
• General knowledge of all aspects of electrical systems for substations
• Familiarity with HV substation equipment such as main power transformers, circuit breakers, etc.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks
• Experience in creating CAD tools and symbol databases.
• Desired knowledge of these softwares: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, Revit, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE

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 19 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.