Electrical Engineer - MEP

Kimley-Horn • St. Petersburg, FL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's St. Pete, Florida (FL) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join their MEP team. This is not a remote position. The role involves leading the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for various project types, including office, multifamily, mixed-use, retail, and hospitality. Responsibilities include developing design documents, reports, electrical layouts, rise diagrams, life safety and emergency backup power systems, electrical system calculations, and fire alarm, solar, and lighting design systems. The position requires daily interaction and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, including across Kimley-Horn offices. The engineer will prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and support the growth of electrical engineering services. Mentoring and training junior electrical engineering staff is also expected, along with coordinating design-related items with architects, owners, and other consultants. Performing power system studies such as short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and arc flash risk assessments in compliance with safety standards like NFPA 70E is a key part of the role.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months) is preferred but not required.
• Experience in multiple project types such as office, hospitality, retail, mixed use, Highrise design, multifamily, and some solar design.
• Experience in leading the electrical engineering design.
• Proficiency in Revit & AutoCAD.
• Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent
• Experience in lighting designs and photometrics using AGI32, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for multiple project types such as office, multifamily, mixed-use, retail, & hospitality projects.
• Responsible for the development of design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, rise diagrams, life safety and emergency backup power systems, electrical system calculations, fire alarm, solar,and lighting design systems.
• Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices.
• Prepare project book or sheet specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, supporting the growth of electrical engineering service areas in the local market and across the country.
• Assist in mentoring, training, and growing younger electrical engineering staff.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, and other consultants with design related items.
• Perform power system studies like short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and arc flash risk assessments in compliance with safety standards like NFPA 70E.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.

What This Job Offers

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