Electrical Engineer - Transit Design

Kimley-Horn • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Seattle, Washington (WA) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 7+ years of experience to join their Transit team. This role will support large-scale projects, focusing on the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for Transit and Rail projects. The engineer will be responsible for developing design drawing documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics, block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams. Daily interaction and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and across Kimley-Horn offices are expected. The role also involves preparing project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals to support the growth of electrical engineering services. A key aspect of this position is assisting in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand the Transit practice. The engineer will also be responsible for developing reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, and power analyses. Coordination with specialists for fire alarm, communications, and lighting design, as well as with architects and other engineering disciplines for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution, will be required. This is an in-person role.

Requirements

• 7+ 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

• 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)
• 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: Senior