Senior Electrical MEP Project Manager Building Systems Lead

Kimley-Horn; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parent leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong electrical engineering focus to join our MEP team in Orange, CA. The role requires 10+ years delivering sustainable building electrical design solutions and is in-office.

You will lead electrical design for buildings, mentor staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with architects and contractors to deliver integrated systems while ensuring code compliance and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on building electrical systems design.
• Background in designing electrical systems for mission-critical facilities such as data centers, healthcare, and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in power distribution, lighting design, fire alarm systems, emergency systems, and renewable energy integration.
• Proven experience delivering multi-disciplinary building projects, including collaboration with architects, contractors, and consultants.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and national electrical codes and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with a commitment to client success.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and coordination of electrical systems for buildings and infrastructure projects, including lighting, power distribution, emergency backup systems, and renewable energy solutions.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other systems into projects.
• Serve as the primary client contact, addressing their needs and ensuring exceptional service throughout all project phases.
• Provide advanced engineering analysis and design for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with codes, safety standards, and best practices.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior engineers and design staff, fostering growth and upholding high standards.
• Identify opportunities for new projects, nurture client relationships, and contribute to proposals.
• Ensure designs meet building codes, electrical regulations, and client-specific requirements.
• Partner with architects, engineers, and contractors to develop efficient building systems designs.

Skills

10+ years exp

Power distribution

Lighting design

Fire alarm systems

Renewable energy

Multi-disciplinary projects

PE license

Code compliance

Leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong electrical engineering focus to join our MEP team in Orange, CA. The role requires 10+ years delivering sustainable building electrical design solutions and is in-office.

You will lead electrical design for buildings, mentor staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with architects and contractors to deliver integrated systems while ensuring code compliance and client satisfaction.