Substation Project Manager Electrical Engineer

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a motivated Electrical Engineer with substation design experience to join our Power Delivery team in Portland, Oregon (OR). This is a great opportunity for a mid-level engineer to grow into a senior technical and project management role while working on challenging and impactful power delivery projects. 

Position Overview: We are seeking an engineer with approximately 8 years of experience in high-voltage substation design who is ready to take on more project management responsibilities. This role will involve coordinating multidisciplinary teams, working closely with clients, and supporting both technical and delivery aspects of substation projects

Responsibilities

• Support project management efforts for high-voltage substation projects (69kV to 500kV+) 

• Assist with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and overall project coordination 

• Perform and review physical substation layouts, equipment selection, and design drawings 

• Coordinate with civil, structural, and protection/control engineers to ensure integrated project delivery 

• Communicate with clients to provide updates, gather feedback, and ensure satisfaction 

• Help prepare proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules 

• Maintain quality control and ensure compliance with applicable standards 

• Contribute to mentoring junior engineers and designers 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EIT required; PE preferred or in progress) 

• Approximately 8 years of experience in substation engineering (physical, P&C, or both) 

• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, etc.) 

• Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment 

• Experience working with utilities, EPCs, or consulting engineering firms preferred 

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.