Associate Electrical Engineer

McKinstry • Seattle, WA

40d • $120,510 - $204,900

About The Position

McKinstry is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer for its expanding Engineering and Design division in Seattle. The role leads the delivery of innovative, high-quality building electrical system solutions, collaborating with internal teams, clients, utilities, authorities having jurisdiction, and other external stakeholders. The position encompasses team leadership, electrical design and project management, development of technical standards, client engagement, and project financial oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Professional Engineer registration and ability to acquire licensure in additional states.
• Experience designing and constructing commercial and light industrial electrical systems, emergency power systems, low-voltage systems, and medium-voltage campus distribution systems.
• Ability to evaluate power systems and perform arc-flash, short-circuit current, coordination, underground cable thermal, grounding, and load-flow studies.
• Required medium-voltage design experience at 15 kV and below.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam and Procore.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Skill with electrical analysis software such as SKM, EasyPower, or ETAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and ability to manage multiple projects while delegating to junior engineers.
• Overall 8 to 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience in the built environment.
• 3 to 5 years of project management experience.
• 1 to 3 years of people management experience.
• Current US work authorization; employer-sponsored visa support is not available.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, immigration compliance requirements, a confidentiality agreement, and background and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

• Protective relaying experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train project engineers in electrical system design principles, technical skills, standards, and project-specific technologies.
• Identify and allocate engineering resources to support project timelines and deadlines.
• Conduct performance and goal reviews with direct reports and align their work with project objectives.
• Lead the design and implementation of building electrical distribution, lighting and lighting control, emergency power, and medium-voltage campus distribution systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to establish and uphold best practices in building electrical system design and delivery.
• Oversee engineering analyses for pre-design efforts and sales proposals.
• Develop and maintain electrical engineering technical standards and improve design methodologies.
• Set electrical design requirements and deadlines, coordinate team work, and maintain project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Keep current with technologies and industry trends through trade shows, continuing education, and market research.
• Build client relationships, understand electrical needs, and align project scopes and solutions accordingly.
• Coordinate with utility providers, authorities having jurisdiction, and other disciplines to address technical and regulatory challenges.
• Participate in strategic initiatives within the Engineering and Design group to advance innovation and service delivery.
• Work with estimating and construction teams to optimize budgets and reduce costs, particularly for design-build projects.
• Participate in project planning and execution, including proposal preparation, scope alignment, financial monitoring, and delivery of project milestones.
• Develop engineering fee proposals and resource plans, and provide project financial analysis.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, with low- or zero-deductible options and low out-of-pocket maximums
• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Transgender-inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities through McKinstry University
• Onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers
• A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior