Electrical Engineer - MEP

Kimley-Horn • Westlake, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn’s Westlake, Texas office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with at least four years of experience to join its Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) team. This is not a remote position. The role supports large-scale MEP projects and involves designing and analyzing complex electrical systems, developing design documents and reports, and coordinating with project teams and specialists. The engineer will also help grow the local and national electrical engineering service areas and mentor and train junior staff.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE standards, and ANSI standards.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and mentor junior staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utility-scale PV, MEP, HVAC, wind generation, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, microgrid, substation, or data center design.
• Experience in engineering project management.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or an equivalent tool.

Responsibilities

• Support the MEP team on large-scale projects.
• Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for MEP projects.
• Develop design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams.
• Collaborate daily with multidisciplinary teams and colleagues across Kimley-Horn offices.
• Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals.
• Support the growth of electrical engineering services in the local market and across the country.
• Assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand the MEP practice.
• Develop reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, and power analyses.
• Coordinate fire alarm, technology, and lighting design specialists as required by project scope.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical and plumbing engineers, and other disciplines on equipment power needs and electrical distribution sizing.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus) and an 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 the 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: Mid Level