Electrical Designer - Substation

Kimley-Horn • Portland, OR • 5h ago

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a skilled Electrical Designer with 5+ years of experience in substation design and CAD production to join our Power Delivery team in Portland, Oregon (OR). This role is ideal for a technically strong designer who enjoys creating high-quality construction documents and collaborating with engineers and drafters on impactful power delivery projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented electrical designer with experience in physical substation layout, wiring diagrams, and CAD drafting. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of substation components and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role will support design efforts from concept through construction for high-voltage substations (69kV and above).

Responsibilities

Produce substation design drawings, including general arrangements, plan and elevation views, grounding, conduit, and cable schedules

Draft wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts for protection and control systems

Apply company and client CAD standards to maintain consistency and quality

Coordinate closely with electrical engineers, project managers, and other design staff

Assist with redlines, as-builts, and construction revisions

Work in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or MicroStation to prepare accurate and organized design packages

Support multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

Qualifications

Associate degree or technical training in drafting/design or related field preferred

5+ years of experience in substation or electrical design using CAD tools

Proficiency in AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical and/or MicroStation a plus)

Familiarity with high-voltage substation components and physical layout standards

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow engineering markups and redlines

Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with project teams

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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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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 9 hours ago (8/13/2025 3:30 PM)

ID 2025-19624

Education High School Diploma/GED

Discipline/Focus Power Delivery

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