Staff Electrical Engineer

About the role

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, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical design, technical documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and project delivery for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Design electrical systems: Develop electrical, instrumentation, and control system designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare technical deliverables: Support construction drawings, technical specifications, reports, and electrical design documentation using Revit, CAD, and/or BIM software.
• Perform engineering calculations: Complete calculations such as voltage drop, load studies, conduit and cable sizing, and standby generator sizing.
• Coordinate across disciplines: Collaborate with engineering teams, project stakeholders, and senior engineers to develop integrated project solutions.
• Contribute to project planning, research, design development, and coordination across multiple design stages.
• Apply engineering standards: Work in alignment with Kennedy Jenks’ quality, safety, and engineering practices.

What Makes This Role Different

• Community impact: Your work supports infrastructure projects that improve water and wastewater systems for communities nationwide.
• Techical growth: You’ll expand your electrical design skills while working with experienced engineers on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Collaborative delivery: You’ll help translate design concepts into coordinated deliverables that support successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience designing power and power distribution systems, preferably for water, wastewater, industrial waste, or related infrastructure facilities.
• Technical knowledge: Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, power distribution systems including 120/208V and 277/480V, standby generator sizing, and CSI specifications.
• Licenses and professional registrations: EIT registration required in California; PE preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance;
• A health savings account;
• A 401(k);
• Bonus programs;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Employee ownership opportunity;
• Professional registration support;
• Business travel assistance;
• Competitive paid time off and holidays;
• An employee assistance program;
• Additional programs that support your wellbeing and professional growth.

Pay

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $105,000 and $150,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Schedule

Kennedy Jenks utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.