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Kimley-Horn · 13 hours ago

Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy

Kimley-Horn is a company focused on delivering quality engineering services, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Renewable Energy team. The role involves leading the design and analysis of electrical systems for renewable projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentoring junior staff.
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Responsibilities

Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for renewable generation, energy storage, and utility-scale substation 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 renewable energy practice
Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses

Qualification

Renewable energy experienceProfessional Engineering LicenseAutoCAD proficiencyPower system analysisTransient studies experienceLighting design experienceMentoring junior staffEngineering project managementPython programmingMATLAB programmingTeam collaboration

Required

3+ years experience in renewable energy
Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
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 substation, utility-scale PV, 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

Benefits

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.

Company

Kimley-Horn

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Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms.

H1B Sponsorship

Kimley-Horn has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2022 (2)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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