Electrical Engineer - MEP

Kimley-Horn • Portland, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Portland, Oregon office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with at least six years of experience to join its Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) team. This is an in-person role focused on large-scale MEP projects. The engineer will lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems and develop design documents, reports, specifications, estimates, and proposals. The role involves working across disciplines and offices, coordinating electrical needs with project specialists and other design professionals, and helping mentor and grow the local MEP team and practice. Travel may be needed for site visits and client meetings.

Requirements

• At least 6 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.

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.
• Collaborate daily with multidisciplinary teams, including colleagues across Kimley-Horn offices.
• Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals to support the growth of electrical engineering services locally and nationally.
• 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 fire alarm, technology, and lighting design with specialists as required by project scope.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical and plumbing engineers, and other disciplines on equipment power needs and electrical distribution sizing.
• Travel as needed to support site visits and client meetings.

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