Electrical Engineer, Solar

Kimley-Horn; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Delray Beach, Florida is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specialized in Solar PV Design. The role involves leading electrical system design for renewable projects and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should possess over 6 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Join a team committed to impactful design and innovative solutions in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Exceptional retirement plan with company match

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical systems including renewable generation.
• Perform design on projects like EV charging infrastructure and lighting.
• Develop design documents and reports, including electrical layouts.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across locations.
• Prepare project specifications and cost estimates.

Skills

Electrical system design

Team collaboration

Utility-scale PV experience

AutoCAD proficiency

Power system analysis

Programming in Python or MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

PSCAD

AGI32

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Overview

Kimley-Horn's Delray Beach, Florida (FL) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join their Renewable Energy team! This is not a remote position.

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Delray Beach, Florida (FL) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join their Renewable Energy team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical systems including renewable generation, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, building electrical, and battery storage projects
• Perform design on a wide variety of projects, such as photometrics and lighting, power distribution, EV charging, and more
• 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 Renewable Energy practice
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, EV charging infrastructure, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses
  
  

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
• 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 17 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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