Senior Electrical Engineer

KGS Group; Sacramento, Seattle (CA, WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KGS Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in California to lead and mentor teams on large hydro projects. You will contribute to feasibility studies, engineering design, construction drawings, and field inspections, interfacing with clients and senior stakeholders.

The role emphasizes developing powerhouse and energy capabilities, guiding graduate engineers, and coordinating multi-disciplinary project inputs across the U.S. and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience with demonstrated project management skills (tracking budgets and meeting schedules).
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in California; eligible in Washington state and other states as a plus.
• Previous consulting experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Client interaction: lead role as project engineer in meetings and communicate project/technical information.
• Experience with hydroelectric project components and related systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to those managing and executing multiple projects from proposal stage through to completion.
• Establish linkages with other departments to support and enhance service delivery.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and multidisciplinary project teams to meet quality objectives, schedules and budgets.
• Pursue new business opportunities with clients.
• Manage and mentor junior staff.
• Design modifications to electrical, instrumentation and balance-of-plant systems for dams, control structures and hydroelectric facilities.
• Prepare and review reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Client interaction

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Postgraduate degree an asset

Job description

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.

We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.

Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing engineering inputs integral to large scale hydro projects. You will lead and mentor teams, support management of production and coordinate delivery of engineering inputs often with multi-disciplinary project team members and senior stakeholders. You will not only support and help grow the broader engineering team capabilities, but your particular focus will be on continuing the development of our powerhouse and energy capabilities and working with key staff in growing that aspect of the business.

You’ll also be involved in supporting project management duties, liaising with both internal and external clients as well as assisting with guiding and mentoring graduate engineers within the team. In this role you will lead teams conducting technical work for feasibility studies, engineering designs, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, and carrying out structural inspections primarily for rehabilitation and upgrades to water retaining structures, hydroelectric facilities and new hydroelectric developments. You will participate in design and business development, and play a large role in mentoring the team. You will be working in a collaborative environment with a great team of engineers and scientists, and you will also interface directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input to those managing and executing multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large projects
• Establish linkages with other departments to support and enhance service delivery
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines and multidisciplinary project teams to execute project deliverables, as well as ensure that quality objectives, schedules and budgets are met
• Pursue new business opportunities with new and existing clients
• Manage and mentor junior staff
• Design modifications to, or entirely new, electrical, instrumentation and balance of plant systems related to dams, control structures, water retaining structures, switchyards and hydroelectric generating stations
• Manage and execute multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large projects involving water resources, flood control and hydroelectric sectors
• Prepare and review reports

About You

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university. A post graduate degree would be an asset
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering with demonstrated project management skills (tracking budgets and meeting schedules)
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in California, as well as eligible for registration as a professional engineer in Washington state; as well as others states, would be a plus
• Previous consulting experience is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Client interaction: must be able to effectively assume a lead role as project engineer at project meetings and communicate project and technical information
• Demonstrated experience in site investigations, condition assessments, design and construction support is preferred
• Experience with station service distribution (all voltages), medium voltage equipment, fixed bus power distribution systems, PLC automation (for equipment control), generators and transformers including related monitoring systems, communication systems, system grounding, hoists and gate automation, and balance of plant systems for hydroelectric stations preferred, but industrial experience will be considered
• Experience with the following would be considered an asset:
  • Backup power systems (including UPS, DC systems and fuel fired backup)
  • Lighting (including emergency and exit lighting systems)
  • Fiber and copper structured cable systems, and associated networking equipment
  • DCS and PLC Automation, HMI and RTU integration (include any programming experience)
  • Protection systems experience, including specifying, setting and verifying (include reference to voltages)
  • Load flow analysis, system modelling, arc-flash, grounding other electrical studies (include reference to software used and any training)
  • NERC/CIP planning
  • Physical or cyber security planning or design
  • Unit outage planning
  • Other renewable energy experience
• Travel to project sites is usually limited but is required depending on project/client requirements
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks
• Have a drive, attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must

The salary for this role is between $130,000 to $180,000 annually.

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description is a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.

KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.