Electrical Engineer

KLH Engineers; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KLH Engineers is seeking an Electrical Associate / Engineer in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. The role involves applying engineering principles to design and deliver electrical systems for diverse projects, including power distribution, lighting, and life safety.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Engineering with PE licensure path or FE/PE progression; LEED AP is a plus, with experience reading construction docs and coordinating with trades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited four-year university or equivalent experience.
• LEED AP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Revit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks individually and with a team to produce technical deliverables.
• Read and understand construction documents including site plans, floor plans, sections and schedules.
• Engineer power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, equipment connections, and life safety systems.
• Coordinate scope and connections with other trades.
• Review submittals and respond to field questions.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering

LEED AP

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

Job description

Title: Electrical Associate / Engineer
Location: Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Department: Electrical
Reports To: Team Leader & Director of Electrical Engineering

I. Summary

The role of an electrical engineer is to apply their education, skill and expertise to fulfill the design and engineering requirements of a project. An Engineer is a licensed professional who has obtained a Professional Engineer (PE) certification, demonstrating advanced competency and legal authority to practice engineering. An Associate is an individual who has earned an accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering but has not yetachieved PE licensure. Associates may also have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination as part of their progression toward professional licensure.

II. Duties & Responsibilities

Associate / Engineer

General

• Perform engineering tasks individually and with a team of other designers and engineers to produce technical deliverables.
• Comprehend design principals within discipline and possess a basic understanding of other MEP discipline principals.
• Effectively delegate work to others.
• Create, organize and plot construction document deliverables for issuance to the field.
• Read and understand construction documents including site plans, floor plans, sections, details and schedules.
• Apply engineering principals for multiple project types and clients from inception to closeout.
• Review submittals and answer questions from the field.
• Competently communicate with clients verbally and in written form.
• Perform detailed surveys.
• Actively participate in company training.
• Actively learn and grow technical knowledge and soft skills.

Technical

• Engineer the following systems: power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, equipment connections, fire alarm, grounding, emergency generator systems, and life safety systems
• Perform the following calculations: load diversification, fault current and voltage drop.
• Understand and apply relevant aspects of building, electrical and energy codes.
• Perform branch circuiting and panel schedule calculations.
• Perform device layouts for power, lighting and fire alarm systems.
• Coordinate scope and connections with other trades.
• Perform lighting calculations and manipulate to obtain a required light level.
• Perform lighting energy compliance calculations and document results.
• Edit master specifications to be job specific.
• Perform and document code research.
• Design general lighting control schemes including switching, dimming, occupancy sensors, etc. in compliance with energy code requirements.
• Coordinate with local utilities and integrate requirements into design.
• Review deliverables and find errors in layout or calculations.
• Perform basic opinion of cost.
• Read and understand selective coordination studies..

III. Qualifications

Associate / Engineer

Education

• Minimum of a bachelor of science degree (BS) from an accredited four-year university or equivalent experience required

Experience

• Any previous consulting engineering or construction field experience preferred.
• Co-op or internships in engineering field preferred.

Computer Skills

• Basic computing skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Revit preferred

Certifications

• LEED AP preferred

IV. Performance Metrics

• Accepts responsibility and ownership of work
• Accuracy and timeliness of completed tasks
• Expands knowledge base and consistently applies
• Understanding and application of company standards
• Quality and effectiveness of communication with clients and other outside parties

About KLH Engineers

Founded in 1955 and nationally ranked among the top engineering firms, KLH Engineers is redefining excellence in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology design. We serve civic, education, healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle,
industrial, retail, and workplace markets with a commitment to innovation, transparency, and bold leadership. At KLH, we invite every voice to shape the future, embrace challenges as opportunities, and deliver solutions that matter