Substation Designer

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a skilled Electrical Designer with 6+ years of experience in substation design and CAD production to join our Power Delivery team in Denver, Colorado (CO). This role is ideal for a technically strong designer who enjoys creating high-quality construction documents and collaborating with engineers and drafters on impactful power delivery projects. 

Responsibilities

• Produce substation design drawings, including general arrangements, plan and elevation views, grounding, conduit, and cable schedule
• Draft wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts for protection and control systems
• Apply company and client CAD standards to maintain consistency and quality
• Coordinate closely with electrical engineers, project managers, and other design staff
• Assist with redlines, as-builts, and construction revisions
• Work in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or MicroStation to prepare accurate and organized design packages
• Support multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment 

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)
• 6+ years experience developing substation or electrical 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

Salary Range:

• $95,000 - $125,000
• Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation

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.

Responsibilities

- Produce substation design drawings, including general arrangements, plan and elevation views, grounding, conduit, and cable schedule
- Draft wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts for protection and control systems
- Apply company and client CAD standards to maintain consistency and quality
- Coordinate closely with electrical engineers, project managers, and other design staff
- Assist with redlines, as-builts, and construction revisions
- Work in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or MicroStation to prepare accurate and organized design packages
- Support multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment