Substation Physical Designer

Kimley-Horn

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Compensation

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Location

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Work Authorization

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Job overview

Kimley-Horn is hiring a Substation Physical Designer. Kimley‑Horn is seeking an experienced Substation Physical Designer to join its Power Delivery team in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. The role involves creating and quality‑checking complex substation and distribution design packages in AutoCAD up to 500 kV, developing CAD standards, maintaining tool databases, performing automated design calculations, and providing feedback while working with minimal supervision. The designer will also mentor CAD staff and align with company practices.

Key focus areas include Make and quality‑check complex drawings and plans, Develop substation packages in AutoCAD up to 500 kV, and Develop distribution packages in AutoCAD up to 34.5 kV.

Successful candidates bring High School Degree, 4+ Years Experience Developing Substation Physical CAD Designs, and Legally Authorized To Work For Kimley-Horn In The U.S.. Important skills include AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Organizational Skills, Prioritize Projects And Tasks, Creating CAD Tools And Symbol Databases, and Electrical Systems For Substations. Preferred (not required): MicroStation, Civil3D, Revit, and PLS-CADD.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AutoCADBluebeamOrganizational SkillsPrioritize Projects and TasksCreating CAD Tools and Symbol DatabasesElectrical Systems for SubstationsHV Substation EquipmentMicroStationCivil3DRevitPLS-CADDPLS-POLEQuality Check Drawings and PlansMultifaceted CalculationsSingle Line DiagramsSubstation LayoutsControl Building LayoutsElectrical Elevation ViewsAC/DC SchematicsWiring DiagramsRelay Panel ElevationsAbove and Below Grade Circuit RoutingAerial or Survey Data IntegrationTrench, Grounding, and Pole DetailsStreet Lighting DesignSubstation CAD Design Standardization ProcessDatabase of CAD Tools and Blocks for Specific HV SubstationsDatabase of Major Equipment for SubstationAutomated Design (AUD)Distribution Material ListsGuying, Voltage Drop, and Pull Tension ModelingQuality Control ChecksEngineering PrinciplesSuggest Design ChangesMaintains Drawing DatabaseSupervise and Train CAD StaffFamiliarity With Kimley-Horn's Practices, Procedures, and Standards

Qualifications

High School Degree4+ Years Experience Developing Substation Physical CAD DesignsGeneral Knowledge of All Aspects of Electrical Systems for SubstationsAssociates Degree or Higher With Emphasis on Drafting and Design TechnologyFamiliarity With HV Substation EquipmentExperience in Creating CAD Tools and Symbol Databases

Benefits

401(k) Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Full job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced Substation Physical Designer to join our Power Delivery team in Plymouth Meeting, PA!

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

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)
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

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.

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Posted Date 2 months ago (6/30/2026 4:15 PM)

ID 2026-24715

Education High School Diploma/GED

Discipline/Focus Power Delivery

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