Transmission Engineer

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Transmission Engineer to help expand our Power Delivery team in Downtown San Diego, CA . This role provides an exciting opportunity for a driven and entrepreneurial professional to support a practice focused on Transmission and Distribution. The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise and will guide initiatives from project inception through delivery. This position is in-office/in-person.

About Kimley-Horn

$115,000 to $145,000 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth in our Power Delivery practice.
• Serve as a mentor and leader to develop junior staff and create a positive and collaborative work culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including local utility companies, developers, and industry stakeholders.
• Support the firm’s mission of operating with integrity, honesty, and sound business principles.
• Direct and oversee technical work for Power Delivery projects, including: Transmission and Distribution Design (Overhead and Underground) Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as NESC, IEEE, NERC, GO, and local utility standards.
• Lead the preparation of technical deliverables, such as engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Assist with permitting and coordinating with regulators for timely project approvals.
• Use technical tools such as AutoCAD, PLS-CADD Design Suite, MFAD, CAISSON, SAG10, LPile for design and analysis.
• Manage projects profitably and ensure efficient use of resources and staffing.
• Oversee and enforce quality control practices to exceed client expectations.
• Effectively coordinate with internal interdisciplinary teams to deliver seamless solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering field (Master’s preferred).
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• A minimum of 4+ years of experience in Power Delivery (transmission, substation, power studies/design, or related fields).
• Demonstrated business development experience, including proposal writing and building strong client networks.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead project teams, engage stakeholders, and represent the firm positively.
• Experience in mentoring and managing other professionals, with a proven ability to build high-performing teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-oriented approach to growing a practice.

Benefits

• 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 19 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.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.