Electrical Engineer

Kimley-Horn's Sacramento, CA office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Electrical team! This is not a remote position.

• Design of electrical systems including solar, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging
• Delegate tasks to junior staff or other team members
• QA/QC design documents
• Review, comment and approve equipment submittalsp4
• Respond to RFI’s
• Conduct or oversee power system studies such as short circuit, thermal ampacity, and load flow
• Technical problem solving and resolving
• Participate on project teams in an active production role
• Participate in project meetings internally and externally with clients
• Preparation of project specifications
• Support senior staff with preparing electrical design cost estimates and proposals
• Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines
• Coordination and verification of as-built drawings
• Perform quality work that promotes client retention
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including solar photovoltaic electrical site plans, equipment selection, photovoltaic module string sizing calculations, ampacity calculations and wire sizing

• 4+ years of design experience in electrical engineering specifically in any of the following: Solar PV design, Battery energy storage, or energy modeling
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degrees are a plus)
• PE or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, and energy codes
• Proficiency using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD) 
• Previous experience with solar production modeling is a plus
• Previous experience with electrical solar photovoltaic design or battery storage is a plus
• Passion for renewables
• Electrical Power System Studies, Electrical lighting, and fire alarm design experience desired
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment

Salary Range: 

$130,000 - $180,000

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 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous 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.