Senior Electrical Engineer - MEP - Kimley-Horn : Job Details

Overview:

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our MEP Electrical practice in Chicagoland!

Responsibilities:The ideal candidate would have project and client management experience in a consulting engineering environment working with private and public sector clients

• Project and client management, overseeing electrical design execution
• Prepare proposals and administer project contracts, including Add Service Agreements
• Work with department manager(s) for planning and managing the design process to the available hours in the work plan
• Supervise staff, and when necessary, self-perform the following:
• Perform analysis, design, and documentation of power distribution, lighting systems, and backup power systems
• Coordinate with specialists for fire alarm, technology, and lighting design as required by the project scope of work
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical/plumbing engineers, and other disciplines for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution
• Perform electrical design calculations for electrical loads and panel schedule

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical design and project management in consulting engineering
• Working knowledge of design and analysis software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, Easypower
• Good understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), State Energy Code, NFPA guidelines, and FGI guidelines
• Experience with electrical system studies such as short circuit, over-current device coordination, and Arc Flash Hazard analysis per NPFA 70E
• Ability to work and manage several project teams concurrently
• Confident communicator
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Team player with a positive attitude/client service mentality
• Strong ability to gather, interpret and convey technical information

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 thats 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-Horns placement on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work list for 17 years!