Electrical Engineer - Substation

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Frisco, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Engineer with 4+ years of relevant experience to join our diverse and fast-paced organization! This is not a remote position.

This is a strategic opportunity for a highly experienced engineer and project manager to lead complex utility‑scale substation projects and help drive growth in the P&C space.

To act in a senior technical capacity in producing engineering related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C), within the power delivery Practice. This includes (but not limited to):

• Undertake senior and lead technical roles on project specific multi‑disciplinary engineering teams
• Lead successful output of P&C engineering deliverables in the business, working with the P&C group to determine suitable P&C engineering personnel from across our offices, as required
• Lead in a technical capacity on P&C design project deliverables, ranging from 4kV up to 500kV (with a particular emphasis on 115kV voltages and above), including undertaking the role of Lead Project Engineer on project teams, as required and when appropriate
• Produce detailed substation P&C design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards. Core design responsibilities include:
  • One-line diagrams
    • Three-line diagrams
    • Potential and current schematics
    • Control and Indication schematics
    • Communication Interconnections
    • Wiring Diagrams
    • Equipment Sizing and Specifications
    • I/O mapping
    • Construction Documentation / Outage Sequencing
    • Procurement and Construction Support
• Assist with developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, standards, and technical guidance, as required, to continually improve the engineering capability within the P&C practice
• Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to P&C, as required
• Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations
• Perform Quality Control reviews on substation protection packages
• Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance, and recommending training needs to the P&C group

• Must have full-time experience in substation design
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degrees are a plus)
• PE or the ability to obtain within 6 months required
• Proficient with Micro Station and/or AutoCAD
  • I/O mapping
  • Constrution documentation/outage sequencing
• ETAP experience is a plus
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced, challenging environment

• 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.