--- title: Transmission Engineer at Kimley-Horn in San Diego, CA description: Kimley-Horn is hiring for the Transmission Engineer role in San Diego, CA. Pays $115K–$145K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/transmission-engineer-at-kimley-horn-01a11501-0f8f-76de-82fe-8ddb1ba4ffbe date: 2026-11-13T00:15:13Z og_description: Join Kimley-Horn as Transmission Engineer in San Diego, CA. Pays $115K–$145K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/pzad2m.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Kimley-Horn](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/kimley-horn?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Escondido, CA | | **Salary** | $115K/yr - $135K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 12, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Kimley-Horn sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 18 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Kimley-Horn. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $98,000 – $130,000 a year (median $110,000). ## Description **Discipline/Focus** Electrical, Power Delivery **Overview** Kimley-Horn is seeking a **Transmission Engineer** to help expand our **Power Delivery** team in **Escondido, CA**. This role provides an exciting opportunity for a driven and entrepreneurial professional to support a practice focused on Transmission and Distribution. The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise and will guide initiatives from project inception through delivery. This position is in-office/in-person. **Responsibilities** **Leadership and Growth:** - Support the growth in our Power Delivery practice. - Serve as a mentor and leader to develop junior staff and create a positive and collaborative work culture. - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including local utility companies, developers, and industry stakeholders. - Support the firm’s mission of operating with integrity, honesty, and sound business principles. **Technical and Project Management:** - Direct and oversee technical work for Power Delivery projects, including: * Transmission and Distribution Design (Overhead and Underground) - Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as NESC, IEEE, NERC, GO, and local utility standards. - Lead the preparation of technical deliverables, such as engineering plans, specifications, and reports. - Assist with permitting and coordinating with regulators for timely project approvals. - Use technical tools such as AutoCAD, PLS-CADD Design Suite, MFAD, CAISSON, SAG10, LPile for design and analysis. **Operational Excellence:** - Manage projects profitably and ensure efficient use of resources and staffing. - Oversee and enforce quality control practices to exceed client expectations. - Effectively coordinate with internal interdisciplinary teams to deliver seamless solutions. **Qualifications** - Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering field (Master’s preferred). - California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred. - A minimum of 4+ years of experience in Power Delivery (transmission, substation, power studies/design, or related fields). - Demonstrated business development experience, including proposal writing and building strong client networks. - Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead project teams, engage stakeholders, and represent the firm positively. - Experience in mentoring and managing other professionals, with a proven ability to build high-performing teams. - Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-oriented approach to growing a practice. **Salary Range:** $115,000 to $135,000 **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 19 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. **Position Type** Experienced ## Skills - Proposal Writing - National Electrical Safety Code - Transmission - IEEE Standards - Quality Control - LPILE - Professional Engineer - Interpersonal Skills - Mentoring - Business Development - Power Delivery - AutoCAD - Employee Retention - Coordinating - Substations - Pls-cadd - NERC Compliance - Permitting - Communication ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Health and Wellness Programs - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Parental Leave - Personal Leave - Floating Holidays - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [More jobs at Kimley-Horn](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/kimley-horn?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electrical Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Power Systems Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering/power-systems-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 284608 jobs - [Engineering Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/engineering-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 129886 jobs - [Kimley-Horn](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/kimley-horn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1377 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 284608 jobs - [Engineering Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/engineering-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 129886 jobs - [Kimley-Horn](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/kimley-horn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1377 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)