Electrical Engineer - MEP

Kimley-Horn; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off Benefits

Financial Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking an Electrical Engineer with over 4 years of experience. This role focuses on supporting the MEP team with large scale HVAC design, leading complex electrical systems analysis, and developing crucial design documents. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineering license with a strong team collaboration ability. The company values employee development and offers a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role.
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code and related standards.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support MEP team on HVAC design.
• Develop design documents including electrical layouts.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

Skills

Electrical system analysis

Team collaboration

Mentoring

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Tools

SKM

ETAP

PSCAD

AGI32

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Fort Worth, Texas (TX) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their MEP team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Support our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team specifically working on large scale HVAC design
• Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for MEP 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 MEP practice
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses
• 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

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards
• 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 PV, MEP, HVAC, 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

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 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.