Electrical Engineer - MEP

Kimley-Horn; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1-??

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Sacramento, CA office seeks an Electrical Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join the MEP team on Building Systems and Industrial projects. This is an on-site role focused on leading complex electrical design and documentation for mission-critical systems.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams across Kimley-Horn offices, develop specifications and cost estimates, and mentor junior staff while expanding the MEP practice in the local market and beyond.

Qualifications

• 6+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team on Building Systems Engineering and/or Industrial projects.
• Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for MEP mission critical projects.
• Develop design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics, and one-line diagrams.
• Interact daily with multi-disciplinary teams, with coordination across Kimley-Horn offices.
• Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals for growth of electrical services in local and national markets.
• Assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand the MEP practice.
• Develop reports and design documents, including electrical design plans and power analyses.
• Coordinate with fire alarm, technology and lighting design specialists as required by scope.
• Coordinate with architects and other engineers for equipment power needs and distribution sizing.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Team Collaboration

Mentoring Junior Staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Sacramento, CA office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 6+ 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 Building Systems Engineering and/or Industrial project types and large scale projects
• Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for MEP mission critical 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, 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

• 6+ 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

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.