Senior Electrical Engineer

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects.

KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects.

We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in one of many locations across the country. The right candidate will have experience in planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure facilities including pump stations, buildings, treatment facilities, and related infrastructure.

Successful candidates would join our growing practice providing multi-discipline engineering and environmental solutions to clients in the water environment and industrial sectors.

This position can be located in any of our office locations, with the option to work from home or in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities :

You will work closely with other architects, engineers and designers as a part of the Kennedy Jenks Technical Services Team.

This role will involve working in a multidisciplinary team to provide solutions for a wide variety of clients throughout the United States.

• Support multi-disciplinary teams on electrical engineering projects.
• Perform power system design and studies including preparation of load flow, short circuit, protective relaying coordination and arc-flash hazard analysis.
• Contribute to conceptual report writing and preparation of construction plans and specifications.
• Working on CAD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting) or BIM to assist in production of final design documents.
• Coordinate Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and associated logic diagrams with control schematics for assorted process equipment.
• Perform calculations for voltage drop, electrical load studies, system power flow, standby generator sizing, fault study calculations, and protective device coordination.
• Work on lighting and fire alarm system design.
• Technical services also will likely include electrical power systems for generation and distribution, cabling (cable trays and conduits) and wiring, motor control centers, communications systems, grounding and lightning protection, etc.
• Review Contractor's shop drawing and submittals regarding electrical work and investigating and developing engineered solutions to Contractor's Requests for Information.

Qualifications :

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of seven years of experience required, preferably in wastewater and industrial waste treatment facilities related projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare complete, concise and organized engineering calculations and analyses
• AutoCAD and advanced 3D / BIM modeling capabilities along with the ability to produce 2D construction documents. MicroStation and AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Active PE is required, and able to obtain PEs in other states through reciprocity

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.

Work Locations : Portland, OR

• Denver, CO
• Tampa, FL
• Dallas, TX
• Austin, TX
• Virginia Beach, VA
• Seattle, WA
• San Francisco, CA
• Pasadena, CA
• Sacramento, CA
• Irvine, CA

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $120,000 to $143,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure / certifications and geographic location.

Benefits summary : Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.

No application deadline as applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis

As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work / life experience with a flexible hybrid work environment.

Kennedy Jenks provides competitive compensation that will vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure / certifications, seniority, and geographic location.

We offer a full benefits package.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.