Electrical Engineer - MEP

Kimley-Horn's Orange office is seeking an Experienced Electrical Engineer or Analyst with 3+ ears of experience to join their MEP team. This position is in-office/in-person.

Join our MEP team to support electrical engineering across large-scale data center, healthcare, and commercial projects. Your role will encompass a variety of key responsibilities, ensuring high-quality and efficient project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Active Production Role on Project Teams: Participate actively in project teams, contributing to the design and implementation of robust electrical systems for data centers, healthcare facilities, and commercial buildings.
• Project Meetings: Engage in project meetings with internal and external clients, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparation of Project Specifications: Develop precise project specifications to guide the construction and implementation of electrical systems.
• Electrical Construction Cost Estimates: Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical construction, ensuring budget adherence and value engineering.
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Work daily with cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines, fostering innovation and integrated project delivery.
• Coordination and Verification of As-Built Drawings: Ensure accurate coordination and verification of as-built drawings for compliance and quality assurance.
• Quality Work for Client Retention: Perform quality work that promotes client satisfaction and retention, adhering to Kimley-Horn’s standards of excellence.
• Equipment Power Needs Coordination: Coordinate with architects, mechanical/plumbing engineers, and other disciplines to determine equipment power needs and size electrical distribution appropriately.
• Electrical Design Calculations: Perform electrical design calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Development of Design Documents: Responsible for creating comprehensive reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses.

• 3+ years of design experience in electrical engineering 
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degrees are a plus)
• EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months required
• Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, and energy codes
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, and energy codes
• Proficiency using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD) 
• Building Information Modeling (BIM – Autodesk Revit) experience is a plus
• Power Analyses (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, device coordination) in SKM or ETAP
• Electrical power, lighting, and fire alarm design experience
• 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:
$105,000 to $125,000

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 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.