High Voltage Electrical Engineer

Kimley-Horn

Portland, OR

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview


Kimley-Horn is seeking an experience Substation Electrical Engineer to join our growing Power Delivery team in Portland, Oregon (OR).This is a unique leadership opportunity for a high voltage substation engineer with a strong background in physical layout design and power systems studies to shape the future of utility infrastructure across the western U.S.


The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of proven experience in high voltage substation engineering, with a focus on physical layout, equipment selection, and system studies. This role offers the opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and work directly with clients to deliver technically sound and efficient solutions.


Responsibilities


+ Serve as a technical expert on high voltage substation projects (69kV to 500kV+)

+ Lead and oversee physical substation design, including:

+ general arrangement, grounding, conduit plan and details, control building layouts

+ fence design, shielding & lighting design, electrical elevations, major & minor build out materials

+ equipment spcifications, calbe/conduit schedules

+ Conduct or review power system studies (e.g., load flow, short circuit, grounding, arch flash, bus sizing, condiuit fill, insulation coordination, lightening protection, AC&DC sizing, cable heating, and ampacity/voltage drop)

+ Coordinate with protection, civil, structural, and transmission engineers to ensure project integration

+ Provide leadership in client meetings, proposals, and project development

+ Mentor and develop engineering staff across multiple offices

+ Collaborate with business development teams to grow client relationships and expand our substation portfolio


Qualifications


+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (PE license required)

+ Minimum 12 years of experience in substation design and engineering

+ Deep understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE, and ANSI Standards

+ Experience working with utilities, power delivery companies, consulting engineering firms, renewable developers, or electrical contractors

+ Strong leadership and communication skills

+ Willingness to travel as needed to client sites or project locations

+ Proficiency in ETAP, CDEGS, CYMCAP, Visual Lighting, PSCAD


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.


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_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._


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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 _2 months ago_ _(8/19/2025 2:24 PM)_


_ID_ _2025-19575_


_Education_ _Bachelor's Degree_


_Discipline/Focus_ _Electrical, Power Delivery_

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