The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's The Woodlands, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's The Woodlands, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
Houston, TX · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Houston, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
Houston, TX · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Houston, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$90K - $114K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's The Woodlands, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$90K - $114K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's The Woodlands, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
Pearland, TX · On-site
$87K - $111K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Pearland, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
Pearland, TX · On-site
$87K - $111K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Pearland, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
$86K - $110K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Kimley-Horn's Pearland, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position. The successful ...
$86K - $110K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Kimley-Horn's Pearland, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position. The successful ...
Pearland, TX · On-site
$86K - $110K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Pearland, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
Pearland, TX · On-site
$86K - $110K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Pearland, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
Pearland, TX · On-site
$87K - $111K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Pearland, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
Pearland, TX · On-site
$87K - $111K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Pearland, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
Houston, TX · On-site
$94K - $119K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Houston, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
Houston, TX · On-site
$94K - $119K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Houston, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
$90K - $114K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Kimley-Horn's The Woodlands, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position. The ...
$90K - $114K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Kimley-Horn's The Woodlands, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position. The ...
$94K - $119K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Houston, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
$94K - $119K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Houston, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
Pearland, TX · On-site
$90 - $120/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Pearland, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
Pearland, TX · On-site
$90 - $120/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Pearland, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
$94K - $119K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Kimley-Horn's Houston, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position. The successful ...
$94K - $119K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Kimley-Horn's Houston, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position. The successful ...
$94K - $119K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Houston, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
$94K - $119K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's Houston, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
$88K - $112K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's The Woodlands, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
$88K - $112K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's The Woodlands, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
$88K - $112K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's The Woodlands, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
$88K - $112K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Overview Kimley-Horn's The Woodlands, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
Perform physical testing on prototypes, track engineering changes, and create highly accurate Bills ... Design production-ready products that balance aesthetics, functionality, manufacturability ...
Perform physical testing on prototypes, track engineering changes, and create highly accurate Bills ... Design production-ready products that balance aesthetics, functionality, manufacturability ...
Katy, TX · On-site
Perform physical testing on prototypes, track engineering changes, and create highly accurate Bills ... Design production-ready products that balance aesthetics, functionality, manufacturability ...
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Katy, TX · On-site
Perform physical testing on prototypes, track engineering changes, and create highly accurate Bills ... Design production-ready products that balance aesthetics, functionality, manufacturability ...
Katy, TX · On-site
Perform physical testing on prototypes, track engineering changes, and create highly accurate Bills ... Design production-ready products that balance aesthetics, functionality, manufacturability ...
Katy, TX · On-site
Perform physical testing on prototypes, track engineering changes, and create highly accurate Bills ... Design production-ready products that balance aesthetics, functionality, manufacturability ...
Houston, TX · On-site
The Design Engineer develops engineering drawings, CAD models, and bills of materials (BOMs ... Valid TX DL Essential Physical Requirements: * Occasionally lifting and carrying 25 lbs. unassisted
Houston, TX · On-site
The Design Engineer develops engineering drawings, CAD models, and bills of materials (BOMs ... Valid TX DL Essential Physical Requirements: * Occasionally lifting and carrying 25 lbs. unassisted
The Design Engineer develops engineering drawings, CAD models, and bills of materials (BOMs ... Valid TX DL Essential Physical Requirements: * Occasionally lifting and carrying 25 lbs. unassisted
Quick apply
The Design Engineer develops engineering drawings, CAD models, and bills of materials (BOMs ... Valid TX DL Essential Physical Requirements: * Occasionally lifting and carrying 25 lbs. unassisted
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A Physical Design Engineer is responsible for transforming logical circuit designs into a physical layout that can be manufactured as an integrated circuit (IC). They focus on key aspects like floor planning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and timing closure while ensuring power and performance optimization. They work with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and collaborate with front-end designers to meet design specifications. The role requires proficiency in tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics and knowledge of processes like ASIC or SoC design.
To thrive as a Physical Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, experience with ASIC or SoC design methodologies, and a deep understanding of digital circuit fundamentals. Proficiency with EDA tools like Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics, as well as familiarity with scripting languages and industry certifications, is highly valued. Attention to detail, effective teamwork, and strong problem-solving skills are essential soft skills for this role. These qualifications are crucial as they enable efficient chip design, ensure successful project delivery, and foster productive collaboration in complex engineering environments.
As a Physical Design Engineer, your daily responsibilities typically include taking logical circuit designs and translating them into physical layouts, performing floorplanning, placement, and routing of blocks, and conducting timing closure and verification. You will use specialized EDA tools to ensure that designs meet performance, power, and area requirements, collaborating closely with design, verification, and manufacturing teams. The role also involves resolving design issues, optimizing chip layouts, and preparing design data for fabrication. Working in this position provides exposure to advanced technology nodes and the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge semiconductor products.
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$90 - $130/hr
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Kimley-Horn's The Woodlands, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. This is not a remote position.
ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will support the design, and execution of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients. Responsibilities include developing physical layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding systems, lightning protection systems, and construction drawing packages while coordinating closely with protection and control, civil, structural, and electrical disciplines. The ideal candidate is a self-driven engineer with strong technical skills, experience in substation design standards and industry practices, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
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We are a full-service consulting firm that provides a wide range of infrastructure and land development planning and engineering services to both public and private clients. Though we have more than 6,000 employees in 100+ offices, we pride ourselves on our small company feel. At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People--clients and employees--are at the forefront of our business. Clients know we are laser-focused on their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to see our staff flourish, one and all. Both groups know that with Kimley-Horn, they can expect more and experience better.
Specialized design services
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Raleigh, NC, US
1967
