Electrical Engineer

Kimley-Horn • Columbia, SC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn’s Columbia, South Carolina office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join its Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) team. This is not a remote position. The role focuses on large-scale projects and includes leading the design and analysis of complex electrical systems, developing design documents and reports, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and project specialists. The engineer will also support project specifications, cost estimates, proposals, and the growth of the local and national electrical engineering service areas. The position includes mentoring and training staff to help expand the MEP practice.

Requirements

• At least 5 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 on a team and mentor junior staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utility-scale PV, MEP, HVAC, wind generation, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, microgrids, substations, or data center designs.
• Experience in engineering project management.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing 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, 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 service areas 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 with fire alarm, technology, and lighting 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 and bonus), plus 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