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Electrical Engineer - Power Delivery

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Overview

Kimley-Horn's Fort Worth, Texas (TX) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Power Delivery team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for renewable generation, energy storage, and utility-scale substation projects
Responsible for the 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
Expected to assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand our Power Delivery practice
Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses.

Qualifications

4+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role
Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards
Willingness to travel to support site visits and client meetings, as needed
Ability to work in a team; both collaborating with and mentoring junior staff
Preferred
- Experience in utility-scale substation, utility-scale PV, wind generation, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, microgrid, substation, or data center designs
- Experience in engineering project management
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent
- Experience in transient studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, or equivalent
- Experience in lighting designs and photometrics using AGI32, or equivalent
- Comfortable programming in Python or MATLAB

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.

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What You Should Know About Electrical Engineer - Power Delivery, Kimley-Horn

Join Kimley-Horn's Fort Worth, Texas team as an Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Delivery! In this dynamic role, you will dive into the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for exciting projects, including renewable generation and utility-scale substations. With over 4 years of experience under your belt, you'll be responsible for crafting design documents and reports, putting your skills to use in creating electrical layouts and equipment schematics. Collaboration is at the heart of our work—expect daily interactions with multi-disciplinary teams and opportunities to connect with colleagues across Kimley-Horn's offices. You'll also have the chance to mentor junior staff, share your expertise, and help expand our Power Delivery practice. Supporting our clients means preparing project specifications and cost estimates, all while ensuring a safe and sustainable electrical environment. Ideally, you're someone with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering who holds or is working towards a Professional Engineering (P.E.) license, and you understand industry standards like the National Electrical Code. If you are eager to take ownership of challenging projects and work in a supportive, innovative atmosphere, this is the perfect fit for you!

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What are the key responsibilities of an Electrical Engineer - Power Delivery at Kimley-Horn?

As an Electrical Engineer - Power Delivery at Kimley-Horn, your primary responsibilities include leading the design and analysis of electrical systems for renewable energy projects, developing design documents, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You'll also prepare specifications and electrical construction cost estimates while mentoring junior engineers and expanding the Power Delivery practice.