Kennedy/Jenks Consultants

Electrical Engineer

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants • $100K — $150K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
  • Minimum of 7 years of post-graduation experience, ideally in industrial and interior MEP projects.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Expertise in preparing thorough engineering calculations and analyses.
  • Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD for 2D and advanced 3D modeling is essential.
  • Must possess an active Professional Engineer (PE) license with potential for reciprocity.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with architects and engineers on multidisciplinary electrical projects.
  • Conduct voltage drop, load studies, and power flow calculations.
  • Design power systems and perform studies like load flow and arc-flash hazard analysis.
  • Prepare construction plans and reports for various engineering projects.
  • Utilize REVIT, AutoCAD, and BIM for final design documentation.
  • Coordinate building automation systems and process instrumentation diagrams.
  • Engage in lighting design, fire alarm systems, and other specialty MEP services.
  • Review contractor submittals and develop solutions for RFIs as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer support.
  • Opportunities for performance bonuses and incentives.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education and training.
  • Professional registration support for career advancement.
  • Generous PTO and holiday schedule.
Full Job Description
Kennedy Jenks is seeking an NCEES Professional Licensed Electrical Engineer in our Virginia Beach office. The right candidate will have experience in planning and design power systems of Industrial and interior facilities including office layouts, manufacturing areas, warehouse areas, HVAC system power, and other related infrastructure supporting MEP projects. Successful candidates would join our growing practice providing electrical MEP expertise, engineering, and solutions to clients in the facilities and industrial sectors. Key Responsibilities: You will work closely with other architects, multidiscipline 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 - focused on Virginia area. 3 Support multi-disciplinary teams on electrical engineering projects for MEP and Industrial nature - support to other water and wastewater projects will be available. 3 Perform calculations for voltage drop, electrical load studies, system power flow, standby generator sizing, UPS sizing, fault study calculations, and protective device coordination 3 Perform power system design and studies including preparation of load flow, short circuit, protective relaying coordination and arc-flash hazard analysis. Use of SKM or ETAP. Conduit schedules, conductor sizing, bus ducts, panel schedules, and HVAC equipment power schedules. 3 Contribute to conceptual report writing and preparation of construction plans and specifications. 3 Working on REVIT and AUTOCAD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting) or BIM to assist in production of final design documents. 3 Coordinate (Building Automation Systems) BAS or Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and associated logic diagrams with control schematics for assorted process equipment. 3 Work on lighting design, lighting calculations AGI32, Public Announcement A/V systems, data/telecom, fire alarm system design, and other specialty services supporting MEP spaces. 3 Technical services also will likely include electrical power systems for generation and distribution, cabling (cable trays and conduits) and wiring, switchboards, service entrance, panelboards, motor control centers, communications systems, grounding and lightning protection, etc. 3 Review and coordination with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). NFPA codes and standards, other industry standards as required by the project. 3 Review Contractor's shop drawing and submittals regarding electrical work and investigating and developing engineered solutions to Contractor's Requests for Information. 3 Able to meet client require workshops, meetings, and site visits in the Virginia Area. Qualifications: 3 B.S. in Electrical Engineering 3 Minimum of seven years of experience required, after graduation. Preferably in Industrial, interior facilities, and MEP related projects. 3 Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience on coordination with other disciplines such as client, architect, other engineering disciplines. 3 Ability to prepare complete, concise and organized engineering calculations and analyses 3 REVIT design proficiency is required for this position. AutoCAD and advanced 3D/BIM modeling capabilities along with the ability to produce 2D construction documents. 3 Active PE license required, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional 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. The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for performance and incentive compensation. Benefits Summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, and a competitive PTO and holiday program. #LI-Hybrid

About Kennedy/Jenks Consultants

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants is an engineering and consulting firm that specializes in water and environmental projects. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Kennedy/Jenks offers a wide range of services, including planning, design, construction management, and operations and maintenance. The company works with clients in both the public and private sectors, including municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients. Kennedy/Jenks is known for its expertise in water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and disposal, and environmental remediation.
Learn more about Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million

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