Senior PV Electrical Engineer

Kimley-Horn; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling and half-day Fridays

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a Senior PV Electrical Engineer – Practice Builder in Greenwood Village, Colorado. This high-impact role involves leading and expanding the solar engineering practice, with responsibilities including business development and team management.

The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in PV electrical engineering, expertise in system design, and a track record of winning work. The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $200,000 annually along with exceptional benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in PV electrical engineering, project development, or related fields.
• Strong leadership skills to build and scale a technical team rapidly.
• Deep understanding of NEC, IEEE, UL, and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leverage industry connections to generate new business and expand market presence.
• Oversee the electrical design of large-scale PV and energy storage projects.
• Recruit, mentor, and build a best-in-class PV engineering team.

Skills

PV system design

Project development

Leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a Senior PV Electrical Engineer – Practice Builder to lead and expand our solar engineering practice. This high-impact role is ideal for a proven leader with strong industry relationships, a track record of winning work, and the ability to build and scale a high-performing team quickly.

Responsibilities

• Business Development & Client Relationships:
  • Leverage industry connections to generate new business and expand market presence.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with utilities, developers, EPCs, and key stakeholders.
  • Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and project acquisitions.
• Practice Growth & Leadership:
  • Recruit, mentor, and build a best-in-class PV engineering team.
  • Establish technical and operational best practices for project execution.
  • Drive revenue growth through new opportunities and service offerings.
• Project & Technical Excellence:
  • Oversee the electrical design of large-scale PV and energy storage projects.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, UL, and interconnection requirements.
  • Optimize system performance through advanced modeling and engineering analysis.
• Market & Industry Influence:
  • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies, regulations, and market trends.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in PV electrical engineering, project development, or related fields.
• Established industry network with a strong reputation for winning and delivering work.
• Expertise in PV system design, interconnection, and grid integration.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to rapidly scale a technical team.
• Deep understanding of NEC, IEEE, UL, and permitting requirements.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• PE (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.

Estimated Salary Range

• Base Salary: $130,000 to $200,000 per year
• Eligible for performance based bonuses

Factors Influencing Salary

• Experience Level: Extensive experience in PV electrical engineering and a proven track record in business development can command higher salaries.
• Industry Relationships: Established networks that can drive business growth are highly valued.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to build and lead teams effectively can significantly impact compensation.

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.