Senior Electrical Engineer

Kennedy Jenks; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Competitive PTO and holidays

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in California. This role leads the electrical design of water and wastewater projects, requiring a Bachelor's degree and over 7 years of experience in related fields. Responsibilities include power system design, project lifecycle management, and mentorship of junior engineers.

The position offers hybrid work flexibility, competitive salary (anticipated $115,000–$165,000), and benefits including health insurance and 401(k). Join us to impact sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in buildings and preferably in water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of CA required.
• Experience with the full project lifecycle: planning, design, bidding, construction, commissioning, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for infrastructure projects.
• Perform power system design studies including load flow and fault studies.
• Contribute to construction plans and specifications.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Medium to large electrical projects

Technical expertise in power systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

REVIT

CAD

BIM

SKM software

Job description

Grow Your Career as a Senior Electrical Engineer with Kennedy Jenks

Kennedy Jenks is excited to add a Senior Electrical Engineer role in any of our California office locations. This position offers a unique opportunity to join our growing team and help shape the design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pump stations, buildings, and related systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead electrical engineering design for water, wastewater, and industrial infrastructure projects.
• Perform power system design and studies, including load flow, short circuit, protective relay coordination, and arc‑flash hazard analysis.
• Contribute to conceptual reports, construction plans, and CSI specifications.
• Develop detailed design documentation using REVIT, CAD, and/or BIM.
• Coordinate P&IDs and associated logic diagrams with electrical schematics for process equipment.
• Perform calculations for voltage drop, electrical load studies, system power flow, generator sizing, fault studies, and protective device coordination.
• Design lighting, fire alarm, and other electrical systems.
• Review contractor submittals and provide engineered solutions to Requests for Information.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of relevant experience, in buildings and preferably in water, wastewater, or industrial waste treatment facilities.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of CA required and ability to obtain reciprocity in other states.
• Experience designing and sealing medium to large electrical projects and familiarity with the full project lifecycle: planning, design (30%–100%), bidding, construction, commissioning, and testing.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and client meetings.
• Advanced knowledge of stand‑by generators and associated switchgear.
• Technical expertise in MCCs, switchboards, panelboards, load calculations, diesel generators, medium‑and‑low‑voltage power systems, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, and SKM software.

Why Kennedy Jenks?

• Hybrid Work Flexibility: Combine in-office collaboration with remote work to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Impactful Work: Lead projects that improve communities nationwide and shape sustainable infrastructure solutions.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to mentor, lead technical teams, and expand professional expertise.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, competitive PTO and holidays, and more.

Salary Range: The anticipated salary range for this position is $115,000–$165,000 annually and may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in electrical engineering while contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects, Kennedy Jenks is the place for you. Join our team and help build solutions that make a difference.

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.