Electrical Engineer - Transit Design

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Seattle, Washington (WA) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Transit team!

Responsibilities

• Support our Transit team specifically working on large scale projects
• Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for Transit and Rail projects
• Responsible for the development of design drawing documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams
• Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices
• Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals, supporting the growth of electrical engineering service areas in the local market and across the country
• Expected to assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand our Transit practice
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, and power analyses

• Coordinate with specialists for fire alarm, communications and lighting design as required by project scope of work

• Coordinate with architects, mechanical/plumbing engineers and other disciplines for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution

• This is an in-person role

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in an Electrical Engineering role
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• 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 engineering project management
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PipeNetworks, Revit
    • Experience in Microstation and/or OpenRoads Designer a plus
  • Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent

Salary Range:

• $111,000 - $130,000
• Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation

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 19 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.

Responsibilities

- Support our Transit team specifically working on large scale projects
- Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for Transit and Rail projects
- Responsible for the development of design drawing documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams
- Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices
- Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals, supporting the growth of electrical engineering service areas in the local market and across the country
- Expected to assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand our Transit practice
- Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, and power analyses
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Coordinate with specialists for fire alarm, communications and lighting design as required by project scope of work

-
Coordinate with architects, mechanical/plumbing engineers and other disciplines for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution

- This is an in-person role