Practice Builder - Power Delivery
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Kimley-Horn scores A on the Alion truth index.
Overview
Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Leader to expand and lead our Power Delivery practice in San Diego and surrounding markets.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will lead a practice specializing in Power Delivery (transmission, substation, and/or power studies) engineering services.
This individual will have an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for a Power Delivery practice while growing their own projects, clients and team around them.
Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensure that wind project needs and objectives are me.
Leadership responsibilities include:
Operating with integrity and sound business principals
Providing vision, business planning and strategy
Establishing goals
Building and maintaining positive client relationships
Having open communication with your partners and team
Growing and leading a land development practice
- Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor.
- The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business.
- With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership.
Qualifications
15+ years of relevant experience managing wind energy or related projects
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Familiar with the relevant standards, regulations, and best practices for power delivery projects
Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners and/or landowners
Strong technical skills in AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, and/or GIS
Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably
Base Salary Range:
- $175,000 to $255,000
- Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation
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.