Electrical Engineer - MEP

Kimley-Horn • Columbia, SC

22h • Onsite

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, preparing design documents and reports, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Kimley-Horn offices. The engineer will also coordinate with specialists and other disciplines, support project proposals and service-area growth, and help mentor and develop the team.

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 on a team and mentor junior staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utility-scale photovoltaic, 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 with 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, system calculations, one-line diagrams, design plans, equipment selection, and power analyses.
• Collaborate daily with multidisciplinary teams, including 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 nationally.
• Assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand the MEP practice.
• Coordinate with fire alarm, technology, and lighting specialists as required by project scope.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical and plumbing engineers, and other disciplines regarding equipment power needs and electrical distribution sizing.
• Travel for site visits and client meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), along with 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