Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

Kimley-Horn • Westlake, TX

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Electrical Engineer with at least four years of experience to join its Power Generation team in Westlake, Texas. The role focuses on the design and delivery of power generation and heavy industrial facilities, including fossil, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, energy storage, decarbonization, mining, and gas compression projects. Work may involve both multidisciplinary and electrical-focused project execution, including grid interconnections and auxiliary electrical systems. Relevant equipment includes generators, motors, solar PV systems, inverters, battery energy storage systems, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, bus duct systems, variable frequency drives, station batteries, and UPS systems.

The engineer will lead electrical engineering efforts for natural gas and coal-fired power generation projects and collaborate with clients, external partners, jurisdictions, contractors, and other professionals. The position also includes project planning and estimating, technical guidance and mentorship, equipment assessments and lifecycle cost analyses, and design work involving power plant systems, piping, plumbing, pumps, tanks, vessels, and instrumentation.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant engineering design experience in power generation.
• A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Electrical Engineering or a relevant degree.
• Strong technical engineering focus.
• Understand the project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, competitive bidding, engineering and construction of large power plants, commissioning, and plant operations.
• Strong power engineering background for power plant projects.
• Familiarity with owners’ engineer and/or technical advisory services, including feasibility and conceptual studies.
• Experience with task management, concept design, and assisting with project management tasks.
• Familiarity with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with simple-cycle and combined-cycle plants using natural gas, fuel oil, and diesel, and/or coal-fired generation.
• Experience with GT Pro or similar gas power performance modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, project work plans, and schedules.
• Perform engineering work requiring independent judgment to evaluate, select, adapt, and modify standard engineering methods and criteria.
• Provide guidance, technical direction, and mentorship to junior team members.
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with clients and external partners.
• Lead electrical engineering efforts for natural gas and coal-fired power generation projects.
• Design and support systems related to Air Quality Control and Effluent Limitation Guidelines.
• Design piping systems, including selecting and sizing pipes and valves, selecting materials, routing pipes, and designing pipe supports.
• Develop and review P&IDs to ensure accurate representation of system components and operation.
• Conduct electrical equipment condition assessments and lifecycle cost analyses.
• Design sanitary and potable water plumbing systems.
• Engineer pumping and piping systems for fluids and gases, including blowers, steam, and compressed air.
• Select and size tanks and vessels to meet project and process requirements.
• Specify and coordinate instrumentation selection and placement for pumps, tanks, and vessels.
• Collaborate with industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation 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 internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed