Associate Electrical Engineer

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions.

We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through :

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding an Associate Engineer to our growing Engineering and Design division in Spokane. In this role, you will align customer needs with the Engineering & Design team's talents to provide solutions that delight McKinstry's customers and keep the department financially healthy.

Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include :

Team Management

• Identify resource needs to meet project deadlines
• Train and mentor project and lead engineers on design and technical topics.
• Conduct quarterly goal plan reviews with direct reports.

Design Management

• Support delivery of various Distributed Energy Resources (DER) projects for specific offerings / verticals / clients.
• Support development, with internal and external partners, of best-in-class design delivery
• Provide engineering analysis to support sales and early design efforts.
• Give clear direction on what design tasks need to be accomplished and by when.
• Support development of the DER team through engagement in standards development and technical development of Junior Engineers.
• Identify and respond to changes in scope, schedule, budget, or expectations.
• Demonstrate understanding of overall project technical objectives and employs creative problem solving to achieve objectives within budget and resources.
• Coordinate with construction and estimating teams to reduce project costs (internal design-build jobs)
• Support strategic Engineering & Design group initiatives as assigned.
• Engage in all aspects of project planning and delivery.
• Prepare proposals effectively aligning scopes and fees, track financial status of projects.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Coordination with various Utilities for interconnection of DER systems.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience required.
• Professional Engineer registration and ability to acquire licensure in additional states required.
• Experience in the design and construction of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems design, PV + Storage systems designs, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) design, and Microgrid designs.
• Utility Scale PV system design experience preferred.
• Ability to evaluate power systems and perform studies for arc flash, short circuit current, coordination, underground cable thermals, grounding, and load flow analysis.
• Medium-Voltage (15 kV and below) design experience required, protective relaying experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
• Working Knowledge of Bluebeam
• Working knowledge of Procore
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit required.
• Skilled in electrical analysis software (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Efficient time management, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while delegating to Junior engineers.
• Development of Engineering fee proposals, resource plans, and provide financial analysis of projects.
• Overall : 5 to 10 years' experience in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on DER
• Project management : 1-3 yrs
• People management : 1-3 yrs

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered :

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with :

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance

Building Good" paid community service time

• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

T he pay range for this position is $111,420- $168,300 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.

This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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