Senior Electrical Engineer, Practice Builder - Solar

Kimley-Horn; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off: flexible scheduling

Financial Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement and training programs

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead their Solar practice. This role involves defining the vision for growth, developing client relationships, and managing engineering projects profitably. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and a P.E. license. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $150,000, along with performance-based bonuses and exceptional benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of prior electrical engineering experience working with a professional design firm.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state for which you are applying.
• Firm understanding of relevant standards and regulations for Power Delivery projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision for the Solar practice.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Drive business development efforts to secure new opportunities.

Skills

Business development skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Technical skills

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Electrical Engineer, Practice Builder - Solar to lead and grow our Solar practice in St. Paul, MN. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of client service, business development, technical excellence, and team leadership.We use the term "Practice Builder" to describe our best client servers – the men and women who exhibit leadership by winning and doing work, managing projects profitably, and mentoring the next generation.As a Practice Builder, you will:

• Craft a bold vision for growth.
• Lead business development efforts to win work from new and existing clients.
• Provide high-quality service in a profitable manner.
• Contribute to the professional development of staff.
• Benefit from comprehensive support in accounting, administrative, marketing, recruiting, IT, and production.
• Have the autonomy to build and grow your business with the full backing of a firm consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry.

This role offers the freedom to lead and grow your business, with the rewards of a performance-based environment (including base salary + bonuses), and the potential to advance to ownership.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision for our Solar practice, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation.
• Apply an entrepreneurial spirit to create a vision for growth in the local Solar practice and beyond.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, positioning our firm as a trusted partner in the Solar space.
• Drive business development efforts, leveraging industry connections to secure new opportunities and expand market presence.
• Supervise and lead Solar design projects, providing technical expertise and strategic oversight.
• Responsible for the review and development of design documents and reports.
• Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals.
• Ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables, and supervising the execution of work.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Ensure project profitability, resource allocation, and seamless transitions of work to qualified staff.
• Uphold integrity and sound business principles, driving operational excellence and long‑term success.

Our team works on projects including:

• Solar site Design.
• Utility scale solar projects.
• Project Due Diligence and Site Constraints.
• Jurisdictional Permitting and Agency Coordination.
• Client Management and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• We are seeking candidates with 7+ years of prior electrical engineering experience working with a professional design firm.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state for which you are applying.
• Firm understanding of the relevant standards, regulations, and best practices for Power Delivery projects.
• Extensive client contacts and relationships.
• Business development skills, proven ability to win work, and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably.
• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems.
• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.
• Willingness to travel as required for business needs.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Salary Range:

Base Salary $130,000-$150,000 annually.Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation.

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.