Senior Electrical Engineer

Kennedy Jenks Consultants; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks Consultants is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for our Fort Worth, TX office. The role focuses on planning and designing power systems for industrial and interior facilities, including office layouts, manufacturing spaces, and HVAC power.

You will support MEP and industrial projects with electrical design expertise and engineering solutions. Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD/BIM is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering and PE license.
• Strong coordination with client, architect, and other disciplines.
• Ability to prepare engineering calculations and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-disciplinary teams on electrical engineering projects for MEP and Industrial environments.
• Perform load flow, voltage drop, and protective device coordination studies.
• Develop construction documents using REVIT/AutoCAD/BIM and prepare reports.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an NCEES Professional Licensed Electrical Engineer in our Fort Worth, TX office. The right candidate will have experience in planning and design power systems of Industrial and interior facilities including office layouts, manufacturing areas, warehouse areas, HVAC system power, and other related infrastructure supporting MEP projects. Successful candidates would join our growing practice providing electrical MEP expertise, engineering, and solutions to clients in the facilities and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support multi-disciplinary teams on electrical engineering projects for MEP and Industrial nature - support to other water and wastewater projects will be available.
• Perform calculations for voltage drop, electrical load studies, system power flow, standby generator sizing, UPS sizing, fault study calculations, and protective device coordination
• Perform power system design and studies including preparation of load flow, short circuit, protective relaying coordination and arc-flash hazard analysis. Use of SKM or ETAP. Conduit schedules, conductor sizing, bus ducts, panel schedules, and HVAC equipment power schedules.
• Contribute to conceptual report writing and preparation of construction plans and specifications.
• Working on REVIT and AUTOCAD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting) or BIM to assist in production of final design documents.
• Coordinate (Building Automation Systems) BAS or Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and associated logic diagrams with control schematics for assorted process equipment.
• Work on lighting design, lighting calculations AGI32, Public Announcement A/V systems, data/telecom, fire alarm system design, and other specialty services supporting MEP spaces.
• Technical services also will likely include electrical power systems for generation and distribution, cabling (cable trays and conduits) and wiring, switchboards, service entrance, panelboards, motor control centers, communications systems, grounding and lightning protection, etc.
• Review and coordination with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). NFPA codes and standards, other industry standards as required by the project.
• Review Contractor's shop drawing and submittals regarding electrical work and investigating and developing engineered solutions to Contractor's Requests for Information.
• Able to meet client require workshops, meetings, and site visits in the area.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of seven years of experience required, after graduation. Preferably in Industrial, interior facilities, and MEP related projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience on coordination with other disciplines such as client, architect, other engineering disciplines.
• Ability to prepare complete, concise and organized engineering calculations and analyses
• REVIT design proficiency is required for this position. AutoCAD and advanced 3D/BIM modeling capabilities along with the ability to produce 2D construction documents.
• Active PE license required, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional states through reciprocity.

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for performance and incentive compensation.

Benefits Summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, and a competitive PTO and holiday program.

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Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.