Substation Physical Designer

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Experienced Substation Physical Designer for its Power Delivery team in midtown Atlanta, Georgia (GA).

Responsibilities

• Make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations.
• Develop substation packages in AutoCAD up to 500 kV, including single line diagrams, substation layouts, control building layouts, electrical elevation views, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel elevations, etc.
• Develop a 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.
• Develop a database of major equipment for both substation (and transmission).
• Perform automated design (AUD) for the development of distribution material lists and guying, voltage drop, and pull tension modeling.
• Conduct quality control checks and provide feedback to team members.
• Maintain drawing database.
• Supervise and train CAD staff.
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Qualifications

• High School Degree (Preferred Associates Degree with emphasis on Drafting and Design Technology or 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

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we prioritize achieving client goals and growing their success. Employees benefit from a culture that values passion, hard work, and proactive behavior. Kimley-Horn has been recognized as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by Fortune for 19 consecutive 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.