What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Studies Engineer position at Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.?
Overview
Kimley-Horn's Dallas office is seeking a Power Studies Engineer with 4 years experience to join their Electrical team. With a focus on serving clients within the power delivery and renewable energy sectors, 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.
Responsibilities
- Support the power electrical team to analyze systems, create software models, and write reports for power delivery or generation projects
- Assist with project design, specifications, and plans support
- Review work with quality in mind to confirm compliance with Kimley-Horn quality standards
- Studies performed may include (per candidate experience) :
- Arc Flash, Short Circuit, and Coordination studies using ETAP or SKM
- Load Flow / Reactive Power Analysis
- Thermal Ampacity studies using software like AmpCalc or CYMCAP
- Grounding studies using WinIGS, CDEGS, or SKM Ground Mat
- Transient studies using PSS / E, PSCAD, or PSLF
- Harmonic studies using ETAP or transient software
- Relay setting development using SEL AcSELerator
- Partner with the electrical team to create calculations and drawings for power delivery and / or renewable energy projects
- Continually gain knowledge in industry
Qualifications
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 17 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
