Electrical Engineer

Employer
Kimley-Horn
Location
Sacramento, California
Posted
Sep 09, 2024
Closes
Sep 10, 2024
Ref
2820701035
Discipline
Engineering, Electrical
Position Type
Engineer
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate, Other Corporate
Overview:
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.

Responsibilities:
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

Qualifications:
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

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 17 years!