Electrical Engineer - MEP

Overview

Kimley-Horn's St. Pete, Florida (FL) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join their MEP team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for multiple project types such as office, multifamily, mixed-use, retail, & hospitality projects.
• Responsible for the development of design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, rise diagrams, life safety and emergency backup power systems, electrical system calculations, fire alarm, solar,and lighting design systems.
• Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices.
• Prepare project book or sheet specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, supporting the growth of electrical engineering service areas in the local market and across the country.
• Expected to assist in mentoring, training, and growing younger electrical engineering staff.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, and other consultants with design related items.
• Perform power system studies like short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and arc flash risk assessments in compliance with safety standards like NFPA 70E.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months) is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards.
• Willingness to travel to support site visits and client meetings, as needed.
• Ability to work in a team; both collaborating with and mentoring junior staff.
• Preferred
• Experience in multiple project types such as office, hospitality, retail, mixed use, Highrise design, multifamily, and some solar design.
• Experience in leading the electrical engineering design.
• Proficiency in Revit & AutoCAD.
• Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent
• Experience in lighting designs and photometrics using AGI32, or equivalent

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.