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Substation Physical Designer

Kimley-Horn
Plymouth, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
Overview

Our Plymouth Meeting, PA office is looking for a Substation Physical Designer with 8 years of experience to join our Power Delivery team!

Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the design and preparation of the following substation drawings:
    • Substation one-lines and three-lines
    • Station general arrangements and sections
    • Electrical details
    • Grounding plan and details
    • Conduit plan and details
    • Control cubicle layout, sections, cable tray, lighting, and grounding
    • Low-voltage AC panels
    • Grounding
    • Lightning protection
    • Illumination
  • Development of bills of materials and general arrangements from substation one-line diagrams
  • Coordination with protection and controls, civil/structural, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables
  • Participation in client meetings and site visits for data gathering, as required
  • Interpretation and incorporation of vendor information into design deliverables
  • Application of client standards related to the work
  • Performing and ensuring the company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are followed for all design packages
  • Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
Qualifications

  • 8 years of relevant experience in Substation Physical design
  • High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)
  • Knowledge of substation design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of technical drawings and models
  • Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products
  • Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Willingness to mentor and teach others
  • Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter

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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