What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer - Solar | EIT position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn's Atlanta, GA office is seeking an Experienced Electrical Engineer or Analyst with 2 years of experience to join their Electrical team. This is an on-site position.
Responsibilities
- Design of electrical systems including solar, battery storage, electric vehicle charging and building electrical
- Participate on project teams in an active production role
- Participate in project meetings internally and externally with clients
- Preparation of project specifications
- Preparation of electrical construction cost estimates
- Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines
- Coordination and verification of as-built drawings
- Perform quality work that promotes client retention
- Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses.
Qualifications
- 2 years of design experience in electrical engineering specifically in any of the following: building electrical, Solar PV design, and/or electric vehicle charging
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degrees are a plus)
- EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months required
- Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, and energy codes
- Understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, and energy codes
- Proficiency using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD)
- Building Information Modeling (BIM – Autodesk Revit) experience is a plus
- Power Analyses (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, device coordination) in SKM or ETAP
- Electrical power, lighting, and fire alarm design experience
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively - The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment#LI-AT1
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 (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Generous 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.
