Power Systems Studies Engineer

Benefits

• Exceptional retirement plan with a 2:1 employer match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus) plus an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive health coverage with affordable medical, dental, and vision options.
• Time off and flexibility including personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial wellness features such as 401(k) with student loan matching and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development through tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-friendly benefits including new parent leave, family-building resources, and childcare support.

Why Kimley-Horn

This in-office position in Orlando, FL, supports power delivery work for clients in the power and energy sectors. Kimley-Horn centers people, clients, and employees in its approach. The firm emphasizes helping clients achieve their goals while fostering an environment where professionals can grow. The culture values quality built by proactive, hardworking teams, and supports continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the power electrical team to analyze systems, build software models, and prepare reports for projects across commercial, industrial, and generation sectors.
• Perform Load Flow and Reactive Power analyses.
• Conduct arc flash, short-circuit, and coordination studies using ETAP or other steady-state power system tools.
• Run transient studies with PSS/E and PSCAD.
• Carry out harmonic analyses using ETAP, PSCAD, or related transient software.
• Collaborate with the electrical team to develop calculations and drawings for various project types.
• Continuously expand knowledge in the power and energy industries.
• Assist with project design, specifications, and plans support.
• Review work to ensure it meets Kimley-Horn quality standards.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in an engineering firm or EPC.
• Experience with PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, WinIGS, or CDEGS is preferred.
• Understanding of NEC 2020 and IEEE standards or willingness to learn, with interest in emerging technologies.
• General understanding of engineering and energy systems.
• Foundational knowledge of load flow, protection coordination, short circuit, and arc flash study methodologies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for CAD tasks.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project teams concurrently and work independently or within a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• PE certification or path toward licensure is preferred.

Technologies

• ETAP
• PSS/E
• PSCAD
• WinIGS
• CDEGS
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office