Electrical Engineer - Transit Design

Kimley-Horn • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Seattle, Washington (WA) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Transit team. This role involves supporting large-scale Transit and Rail projects, leading the design and analysis of complex electrical systems, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. The engineer will be responsible for developing design documents, specifications, cost estimates, and proposals, while also mentoring junior staff to expand the Transit practice. This is an in-person role.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in engineering project management
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PipeNetworks, Revit
• Experience in Microstation and/or OpenRoads Designer a plus
• Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Support our Transit team specifically working on large scale projects
• Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for Transit and Rail projects
• Responsible for the development of design drawing 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
• Assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand our Transit practice
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, and power analyses
• Coordinate with specialists for fire alarm, communications 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

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