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Senior Electrical Engineer - MEP
full-timePortland

Summary

Location

Portland

Type

full-time

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About this role

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our MEP practice in Portland, Oregon!

Responsibilities

  • Expand our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team providing services in HVAC design.
  • Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for MEP projects
  • Responsible for the review and 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
  • Coordinate with architects, mechanical/plumbing engineers and other disciplines for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution
  • Leadership responsibilities include:
    • Operating with integrity and sound business principles
    • 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 an MEP 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

  • 10+ years of relevant experience managing Electrical projects
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards

  • Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization

  • Ability to manage and mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner

  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably

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 Design,HVAC Design,Project Management,Client Relationship Management,Team Leadership,Electrical System Analysis,Design Document Review,Electrical Layouts,Equipment Schematics,Electrical Calculations,Mentoring,Business Planning,Communication,National Electrical Code,ANSI Standards,IEEE Standards

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
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Industry: Engineering Services
Founding Year: 1967

What you'll do

  • The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for MEP projects and expand the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team. Responsibilities include preparing project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

As a Senior Electrical Engineer - MEP at Kimley-Horn, you will: the Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for MEP projects and expand the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team. Responsibilities include preparing project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams..

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

Kimley-Horn is a leading Engineering Services company.

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

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

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