Electrical Engineer - MEP

Kimley-Horn • Tampa, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is hiring a motivated Electrical Engineer to help grow its expanding MEP team in the Tampa, Florida office. This is not a remote position. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to building projects across multiple markets, locally and around the country, and to grow professionally while working with industry-leading professionals, jurisdictions, contractors, and cross-functional teams.

The Electrical Engineer designs electrical systems for buildings, participates in project production, prepares specifications and construction cost estimates, and develops reports and design documents. Project types include office, residential high-rise, mixed-use and retail, municipal, hospitality, transportation, industrial and manufacturing, and sustainability and decarbonization projects.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes and standards, and energy codes.
• Proficiency using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD).
• Electrical power, lighting, and fire alarm design experience.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM—Autodesk Revit) experience.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems, including low- and medium-voltage power distribution, standby generation, interior and exterior building lighting, local area IT networks, access control, security, and fire alarm systems.
• Participate in project teams in an active production role.
• Prepare project specifications.
• Prepare electrical construction cost estimates.
• Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines.
• Coordinate and verify as-built drawings.
• Perform quality work that promotes client retention.
• Develop reports and design documents, including electrical floor plans, equipment schematic diagrams, equipment block diagrams, equipment load calculations, and connection diagrams.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors across multiple project types.

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: Senior