Power System Experienced EIT

Kimley-Horn

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Greenwood Village, Colorado

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and maintaining power system models, performing various power system studies, and preparing technical reports. The candidate will also coordinate with engineers across disciplines to support integrated project delivery.

Qualifications

Kimley-Horn is seeking an early-career Electrical Engineer with 1+ years of experience to support power system studies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, familiarity with power system fundamentals, and experience with ETAP or similar tools. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are also required.

Job Description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking an early-career Electrical Engineer to support power system studies for utility-scale renewable energy, substations, and emerging data center projects, joining our growing Power Delivery team in Denver, Colorado. This role emphasizes analytical modeling, system performance evaluation, and technical support across multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with power system analysis tools and a strong foundation in steady-state studies, with interest in expanding into grounding, harmonics, and transient analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain models in ETAP and CYMCAP
  • Perform power system studies including:
    • Load flow analysis
    • Short circuit analysis
    • Arc flash and protection coordination support
    • Thermal ampacity analysis
  • Support grounding and safety studies using tools such as WinIGS (preferred)
  • Prepare technical reports, study summaries, and supporting documentation for clients and internal teams
  • Coordinate with engineers across disciplines to support integrated project delivery
  • Assist in data collection, model validation, and quality assurance of study results

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems or related discipline
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related degree
  • Familiarity with power system fundamentals
  • Experience with ETAP or similar tools (e.g., SKM, Easy Power)
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
  • Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  • Ability to work independently and as a team

Salary Range:

  • $85,000 - $101,000
  • Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation

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.

Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With nearly 10,000 staff members in more than 150 offices across the U.S., we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines. Clients know us for the creativity of our solutions and the sense of urgency we bring to each and every project. We take a clients’-eye view of our work, planning and designing to accomplish the client’s goals in the most effective manner. A quality workplace is equally important to us, and the unique benefits we bring to our staff have been recognized by Fortune magazine (“100 Best Companies to Work For” and "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials"​) and Civil Engineering News (#1 “Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For”).
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