Experienced Electrical EIT - MEP

Kimley-Horn • Westlake, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Westlake, Texas (TX) office is seeking an Experienced Electrical Engineer or Analyst with 2+ years of experience to join their MEP team. This role involves supporting the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team, specifically working on large-scale projects. The position requires active participation in project teams, client meetings, and the preparation of project specifications and electrical construction cost estimates. Daily interaction and collaboration with cross-functional teams, coordination of as-built drawings, and ensuring quality work to promote client retention are key aspects of this role. The engineer will also coordinate with specialists for fire alarm, technology, and lighting design, as well as with architects and other engineers for equipment power needs and distribution sizing. Responsibilities include performing electrical design calculations, developing reports, design documents, equipment selection, and power analyses.

Requirements

• 2+ years of design experience in electrical engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months required
• Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, and energy codes
• Proficiency using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• advanced degrees are a plus
• Building Information Modeling (BIM – Autodesk Revit) experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team specifically working on large scale projects.
• 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
• Coordinate with specialists for fire alarm, technology and lighting design as required by 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 schedules
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, and power analyses.

Benefits

• 2-to-1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

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