Electrical Engineer – Industrial, Process and Agribusiness

Kfi Engineers Pc; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

KFI Engineers is seeking an Electrical Engineer III for our IPA group to lead technical delivery on industrial, process and agribusiness projects in Cincinnati, OH. You will deliver electrical design across building systems and power distribution, ensuring commissionable results for clients and alignment with NEC/NFPA/NESC/IEEE standards.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, support business development through proposals, and contribute to mentoring and technical excellence within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years’ electrical engineering experience following graduation.
• Professional Engineering (PE) certification or willingness to pursue this designation.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the design of power distribution systems, motor feeders, and motor starters/drives.
• Supports design of general power, HVAC, lighting systems, grounding, emergency backup generator, UPS.
• Evaluate power distribution systems and design expansions/additions.
• Perform voltage drop and short-circuit calculations; arc fault analysis using SKM or similar tool.
• Prepare engineering documents and equipment specifications; ensure electrical engineering principles are applied.
• Coordinate work with other departments, project teams and contractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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Electrical Engineer – Industrial, Process and Agribusiness

Regular Full Time Cincinnati, OH, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1423

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position: Electrical Engineer III

Department: Industrial, Process & Agribusiness (IPA)

Reporting Relationship: Senior Electrical Engineer, IPA

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com .

The Electrical Engineer III plays a key role in the successful execution of projects from start to finish. This individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Electrical Engineer III is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally. The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly to all stakeholders, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment. This person will also actively support the business development process, through the writing of proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers. This Electrical Engineer III will be self-directed but thrive in an environment where consultation leads to superior differentiators. The successful candidate will have a pragmatic and applied approach, while at the same time bringing a creative examination of customer needs and solutions.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Assists with the design of one or more of the following: power distribution systems (primary requirement), size motor feeders, and motor starters/drives.
• Supports the design of building general power, HVAC, and lighting systems. Includes the design of special systems, such as grounding electrode systems, emergency backup generator, UPS, etc.
• Evaluate existing power distribution systems and create designs to add in additional distribution for plant expansions/additions.
• Assists with performing voltage drop and short-circuit calculations. Perform arc fault analysis through the use of SKM or similar calculation tool.
• Prepares engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet contracted scope of work and ensure application of electrical engineering principles.
• Coordinates work with other departments and project team members as well as contractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years’ electrical engineering experience following graduation.
• Professional Engineering (PE) certification or willingness to pursue this designation.
• Project experience and a working knowledge of Electrical design for building projects.
• Knowledge in both Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong electrical design expertise across various industries and processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Structural Engineering construction practices.
• In-depth knowledge of industry codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, NESC, ANSI/IEEE, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to influence stakeholders, build strong client relationships, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written and communication skills, and effective meeting management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, and respond quickly to changing needs, direction, and project demands.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with computer technology and business software, including Microsoft Office.
• Travel: May include up to 25% domestic travel.

Preferred

• Experience in industrial and heavy industrial market segments is preferred.
• Experience in infrastructure design for industrial facilities.
• Design experience with power systems primarily consisting of motor loads
• Experience with electrical designs in hazardous areas, primarily explosive gas and dust type rated spaces.

Working Conditions

• Some work locations will feature the tough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment.

CORE BEHAVIORS

Accountable

• Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals.
• Acts with a sense of urgency.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.

Business Focus

• Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes.
• Works well under pressure.
• Meets commitments to internal/external customers.

Project Execution

• Plans projects well, managing last-minute rushes and disruptions.
• Balances Speed and Quality.
• Looks for improvement in our delivery, tools and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates Respect for Others

• Keeps others adequately informed.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.

Team Player

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Shares expertise with others.
• Inspires respect and trust.

At KFI, our comprehensive benefit program provides our employees with the resources to support their health, wellness and financial well-being. Full-Time employees have access to:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Virtual health services
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off to include Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage

Salary Range:$110,500 - $138,500 annually. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual qualifications, experience, work location, and education. This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and Disabilities