Electrical Designer - Substation

Kimley-Horn

Greenwood Village, Colorado

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Document Set, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Substation, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Employee Retention, Establish Priorities, High Voltage (HV), Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Schematics, Student Financial Services, Student Loans, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management
LOCATION
Greenwood Village, Colorado
POSTED
13 days ago
Overview:

Kimley-Horn is looking for a skilled Electrical Designer with 5+ 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. 

Position Overview 
We are seeking a detail-oriented electrical designer with experience in physical substation layout, wiring diagrams, and CAD drafting. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of substation components and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role will support design efforts from concept through construction for high-voltage substations (69kV and above). 

Responsibilities:
  • Produce substation design drawings, including general arrangements, plan and elevation views, grounding, conduit, and cable schedules 
  • 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:
  • Associate degree or technical training in drafting/design or related field preferred 
  • 5+ years of experience in substation or electrical design using CAD tools 
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical and/or MicroStation a plus) 
  • Familiarity with high-voltage substation components and physical layout standards 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow engineering markups and redlines 
  • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with project teams 

 

Salary Range:

  • $70,000 - $115,000
  • Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation

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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-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.

About the Company

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Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn keeps two groups of people at the center of its business: its clients and its staff. Past president Ed Vick said, "We have no reason to exist except to serve our clients." That intense focus on providing quality to the people we serve has made Kimley-Horn one of the nation's top consulting firms in every discipline we practice.

But the firm's core purpose, articulated by its leadership and lived out daily, is "to provide an environment for our people to flourish." We know that people are fulfilled, motivated, and challenged in different ways. In order to foster our individual aspirations, we support our people as they grow into roles and take on responsibilities that are important to them. Growing professionally, having fun with our colleagues, and finding satisfaction in our work are central to our way of life.

To that purpose we add core values: "honesty, integrity, and ethics; exceptional client service; high expectations; sharing and caring; sustained profitability." Our core values and core purpose provide a foundation for the way we approach our business. Our vision is long-term and our expectation is always to perform with quality, for the sake of both groups at the center of our firm.

Through their work, our people discover untapped talents and interests. At Kimley-Horn we work hard to allow that to happen. We have college students who started as traffic engineers now working on ITS projects. We have former administrative assistants who are now human resources professionals and former marketing coordinators who are now transportation planners.

We provide the environment. We want you to take advantage of it and flourish!

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1967