Electrical Engineer, MEP

Kimley-Horn; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Student loan matching and bonuses

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Palm Beach Gardens, FL office seeks an Experienced Electrical Engineer or Analyst with 3+ years of design experience to join our MEP team on large-scale projects.

You will contribute to electrical design calculations, specifications, power analyses, and reports, coordinating with architects and other disciplines. EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; advanced degrees are a plus.
• 3+ years of electrical design experience.
• EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.
• Strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA codes and energy codes.
• Proficiency with CAD software; BIM experience a plus.
• Experience with SKM or ETAP for power analyses.

Responsibilities

• Support MEP team on large-scale projects.
• Prepare electrical design calculations and panel schedules.
• Develop project specifications and power analyses.
• Coordinate with architects and other disciplines.
• Prepare electrical design reports and construction documents.
• Participate in project meetings with clients.
• Coordinate with fire alarm, lighting and technology design as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (FL) office is seeking an Experienced Electrical Engineer or Analyst with 3+years of experience to join their MEP team.

Responsibilities

• Support our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team specifically working on large scale projects.
• Participate on project teams in an active production role
• Participate in project meetings internally and externally with clients
• Preparation of project specifications
• Preparation of electrical construction cost estimates
• 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

• Coordinate with specialists for fire alarm, technology and lighting design as required by project scope of work

• Coordinate with architects, mechanical/plumbing engineers and other disciplines for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution

• Perform electrical design calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, and power analyses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of design experience in electrical engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degrees are a plus)
• EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months required
• Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, and energy codes
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, and energy codes
• Proficiency using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD)
• Building Information Modeling (BIM – Autodesk Revit) experience is a plus
• Power Analyses (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, device coordination) in SKM or ETAP
• Electrical power, lighting, and fire alarm design experience
• 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

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 19 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.