Substation Physical Designer
Kimley-Horn
Orlando, Florida
Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced Substation Physical Designer to join our Power Delivery team in Orlando, Florida, (FL)!
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
- 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
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
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!