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CAD Operator - Power Delivery
- Kimley-Horn (Greenwood Village, CO)
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Overview
Kimley-Horn is seeking a skilled Electrical Designer with 5+ years of experience in substation and transmission line design, and CAD production, to join our Power Delivery team in Denver, Colorado (CO). This role is ideal for a technically strong designer who enjoys creating high-quality construction documents and collaborating with engineers and drafters on impactful power delivery projects.
Responsibilities
+ Produce substation and transmission line design drawings, including general arrangements, plan and elevation views, grounding, conduit, and cable schedules
+ Draft wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts for protection and control systems
+ Apply company and client CAD standards tomaintainconsistency and quality
+ Coordinate closely with electrical engineers, project managers, and other design staff
+ Assistwith redlines, as-builts, and construction revisions
+ Work in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or MicroStation to prepareaccurateand organized design packages
+ Support multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Qualifications
+ Associate degree or technical training in drafting/design or related field preferred
+ 5+ years of experience in substation or electrical design using CAD tools
+ Proficiencyin AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical and/or MicroStation a plus)
+ Familiarity with high-voltage substation components and physical layout standards
+ Strong attention to detail and ability to follow engineering markups and redlines
+ Good communicationskills and ability to work collaboratively with project teams
Salary Range:
+ $65,000 - $90,000
+ Eligible for performance-based bonuses
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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.
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_Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted._
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
**Posted Date** _2 weeks ago_ _(12/2/2025 11:12 AM)_
**_ID_** _2025-20924_
**_Education_** _High School Diploma/GED_
**_Discipline/Focus_** _Power Delivery_
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