Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Studies and PV Electrical Engineer Posted Date 53 minutes ago(8/13/2025 3:18 PM) ID 2025-19621 Education Bachelor's Degree Discipline/Focus Electrical, Power Delivery Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer with 7+ years of experience in power system studies and utility-scale PV solar design to join our Power Delivery team in Portland, Oregon. This is a great opportunity for an engineer ready to take the next step in their career by contributing to technical delivery while collaborating with clients and growing in project leadership. 

Position Overview 
This role is focused on supporting the development, analysis, and design of renewable energy systems and interconnection solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in power flow studies, short circuit analysis, grounding, and PV system layout and modeling. 

Responsibilities Perform electrical studies, including load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, cable heating and ampacity, and protection coordination for utility-scale PV systems Support the electrical design of PV solar and battery energy storage projects, including DC/AC layouts, inverter configurations, and interconnection points Use modeling tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PVSyst, PSCAD) to develop and verify study results Support interconnection applications and technical filings with utilities and ISOs/RTOs Prepare one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, and coordination with physical and civil design teams Contribute to technical reports and proposals for energy clients Work within a collaborative, multi-discipline project team and communicate with clients and internal stakeholders Assist in QA/QC of electrical deliverables and mentor junior engineers 

 

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical power systems engineering, including PV and power studies Familiarity with utility interconnection standards, IEEE, and NEC codes Proficient with power systems modeling software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PVSyst, PSCAD, or similar) Experience designing PV systems, MV collection, and grid interconnection preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills PE license preferred or in progress 

 

Salary Range:

$105,000 - $150,000Eligible for performance-based bonuses 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. Options Apply NowApplyShareShare this job with a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on social media
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