Electrical Engineer - MEP
About The Position
Kimley-Horn's Columbia, South Carolina 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 leading the design and analysis of complex electrical systems. The engineer develops design documents, calculations, reports, specifications, cost estimates, and proposals, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and other Kimley-Horn offices. The position also contributes to the growth of local and national electrical engineering services and helps mentor, train, and grow the MEP team. The engineer coordinates with fire alarm, technology, and lighting specialists as needed, and works with architects and other engineering disciplines to address equipment power requirements and electrical distribution sizing. Travel for site visits and client meetings may be needed.
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, 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, microgrid, substation, or data center designs.
- Experience in engineering project management.
- Proficiency in Revit.
- Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent.
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, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams.
- Interact and collaborate daily with multidisciplinary teams, including teams 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 specialists for fire alarm, technology, and lighting design 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
