Electrical Engineer

Overview:

Kimley-Horn’s Phoenix office is seeking a Power Studies Engineer with 4+ years experience to join their Electrical team. With a focus on serving clients within the renewable energy sector, the Power Studies Engineer will act as a technical expert in the design, analysis, and optimization of electrical power systems. This is not a remote position. 

• Overseeing complex projects from inception to completion, with a focus on power quality, reliability, and system efficiency 
• Support the power electrical team to analyze systems, create models, and write reports for utility and distributed scale solar projects. 
• Assist with project design, specifications, and plans support 
• Review work with quality in mind to confirm compliance with EVS quality standards 
• Conduct Arc Flash, Short Circuit, and Coordination studies using ETAP or SKM 
• Provide analysis for wire in trenches using software like AmpCalc or CYMCAP 
• Perform grounding studies using CDEGS or SKM Ground Mat 
• PSSE, PSCAD, or PSLF modeling 
• Conduct Harmonic and transient studies 
• Assist in relay settings for renewable projects 
• Partner with the electrical team to create calculations and full set medium voltage electrical drawings for utility and distributed scale solar projects 
• Support electrical medium voltage conductor sizing and design, along with electrical collection system and substation one-line diagrams 
• Continually gain knowledge of PV system components like modules, racking, inverters, transformers, and balance of systems 

• 4+ years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer for an engineering firm or EPC 
• 1+ years' project management experience  
• EIT certification or path to move towards certification is preferred 
• CYMCAP, AmpCalc, SKM, ETAP, EMTP-RV, PSSE, PSCAD, or CDEGS experience preferred 
• Understanding or willing to learn, the NEC 2020 and IEEE standards and keep up with emerging technologies 
• General understanding of engineering and renewable energy systems 
• Grounding studies basic theory and methodology 
• Coordination, Short Circuit, and Arc Flash studies basic theory and methodology 
• Proficiency using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD) 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 
• Ability to work and manage several project teams concurrently 
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively 
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment 

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 17 years!