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Electrical Engineer - MEP
full-timeSeattle$105k - $150k

Summary

Location

Seattle

Salary

$105k - $150k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Seattle, Washington office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 7+ years of experience to join their MEP team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

  • Support our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team specifically working on large scale HVAC design
  • Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for MEP projects
  • Responsible for the development of design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams
  • Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices
  • Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals, supporting the growth of electrical engineering service areas in the local market and across the country
  • Expected to assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand our MEP practice
  • Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses
  • Coordinate with specialists for fire alarm, technology and lighting design as required by project scope of work

  • Coordinate with architects, mechanical/plumbing engineers and other disciplines for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution

Qualifications

  • 7+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role
  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering 
  • Understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards
  • Willingness to travel to support site visits and client meetings, as needed
  • Ability to work in a team; both collaborating with and mentoring junior staff
  • Preferred
    • Experience in utility-scale PV, MEP, HVAC, wind generation, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, microgrid, substation, or data center designs
    • Experience in engineering project management
    • Proficiency in AutoCAD
    • Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent
    • Experience in transient studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, or equivalent
    • Experience in lighting designs and photometrics using AGI32, or equivalent
    • Comfortable programming in Python or MATLAB

Base Salary Range

  • $105,000 - $150,000
  • 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 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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Electrical Engineering,HVAC Design,Electrical Systems,Design Documents,Project Specifications,Cost Estimates,Mentoring,Collaboration,Utility-Scale PV,Energy Storage,AutoCAD,Power System Analysis,Transient Studies,Lighting Designs,Python,MATLAB

About Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With 9,000+ staff members in more than 140 offices across the U.S., we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines.

Clients know us for the creativity of our solutions and the sense of urgency we bring to each and every project. We take a clients’-eye view of our work, planning and designing to accomplish the client’s goals in the most effective manner.

A quality workplace is equally important to us, and the unique benefits we bring to our staff have been recognized by Fortune magazine (“100 Best Companies to Work For” and "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials"​) and Civil Engineering News (#1 “Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For”).

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Engineering Services
Founding Year: 1967

What you'll do

  • The Electrical Engineer will support the MEP team by leading the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for large-scale HVAC projects. Responsibilities include developing design documents, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentoring junior staff.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kimley-Horn pay for a Electrical Engineer - MEP?

Kimley-Horn offers a competitive compensation package for the Electrical Engineer - MEP role. The salary range is USD 105k - 150k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Electrical Engineer - MEP do at Kimley-Horn?

As a Electrical Engineer - MEP at Kimley-Horn, you will: the Electrical Engineer will support the MEP team by leading the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for large-scale HVAC projects. Responsibilities include developing design documents, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentoring junior staff..

Why join Kimley-Horn as a Electrical Engineer - MEP?

Kimley-Horn is a leading Engineering Services company. The Electrical Engineer - MEP role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Electrical Engineer - MEP position at Kimley-Horn remote?

The Electrical Engineer - MEP position at Kimley-Horn is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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