What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical MEP Practice Leader position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Electrical MEP Practice Leader to expand our MEP practice in Atlanta, GA!
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have experience managing project teams and clients in an engineering consulting environment, specifically within Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) projects and the healthcare industry.
- Expand our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team providing services in HVAC design.
- Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for MEP projects
- Responsible for the review and development of design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams
- Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices
- Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals, supporting the growth of electrical engineering service areas in the local market and across the country
- Coordinate with architects, mechanical/plumbing engineers and other disciplines for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution
- Leadership responsibilities include:
- Operating with integrity and sound business principals
- Providing vision, business planning and strategy
- Establishing goals
- Building and maintaining positive client relationships
- Having open communication with your partners and team
- Growing and leading an MEP practice
- Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
- The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
- With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership
Qualifications
- 10 years of relevant experience managing Electrical projects
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards
- Experience conducting electrical system studies (e.g., short circuit, over-current device coordination, Arc Flash Hazard analysis per NFPA 70E) is a plus
Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
Ability to manage and mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably
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.
