Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Gen & Decarbonization

Kimley-Horn; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Dallas/Fort Worth office seeks an Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of power generation experience to join the Power Generation team. The role focuses on design and delivery for fossil, hydrogen, solar, and energy storage projects, with emphasis on electrical systems, GT Pro modelling, and lifecycle support.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and partners, and lead electrical design for gas and coal-fired projects, including QA/QC and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant engineering design experience in Power Generation.
• PE license in Electrical Engineering or a relevant degree.
• Experience with simple cycle and combined cycle plants using natural gas, fuel oil, and diesel and/or coal-fired generation.
• Familiar with GT Pro or similar gas power performance modelling software.
• Understanding of project life cycle, feasibility studies, and large power plant engineering.
• Experience coordinating with clients and overseeing quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, project work plans, and schedules with independent judgment.
• Provide guidance, technical direction, and mentorship to junior team members.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and external partners.
• Lead electrical engineering efforts for natural gas and coal-fired power generation projects.
• Design and support Air Quality Control and Effluent Limitation Guidelines related systems.
• Perform piping system design including sizing, material selection, and supports.
• Develop and review P&IDs to ensure accurate representation of system components.

Skills

Power generation design

Project leadership

Client coordination

Mentorship

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

GT Pro

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Kimley-Horn's Dallas/Fort Worth office seeks an Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of power generation experience to join the Power Generation team. The role focuses on design and delivery for fossil, hydrogen, solar, and energy storage projects, with emphasis on electrical systems, GT Pro modelling, and lifecycle support.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and partners, and lead electrical design for gas and coal-fired projects, including QA/QC and regulatory considerations.