Electrical Engineer II

McKinstry Electrical Project Engineer II Opportunity

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're looking for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer II to join our growing Engineering and Design team in Seattle, WA. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting our Distributed Energy Resources (DER) clients, working alongside internal partners and external stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and ensure successful project outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

Project Management

• Documents project correspondence, issues, decisions and directions.
• Learns and follows McKinstry Engineering standards and procedures.
• Contributes to tasks on multiple projects and timelines concurrently.
• Manages own workload to deliver assigned tasks on time and in budget.
• Provides engineering analysis to support sales and early design efforts.

Design

• Competent in electrical systems design, including load calculations, fault current calculations, solar PV design, general power design (stringing, DC to AC ratios, interconnection code compliance, etc.), general power distribution design and multi-discipline coordination.
• Understanding of medium voltage distribution systems, including feeder and transformer sizing, switching and protection calculations.
• Performs and shares knowledge in engineering calculations, design, and drafting tasks.
• Produces design drawings and building information models for construction.
• Pursues an understanding of the technical foundation of design activities and decisions.
• Performs coordination with internal team members and supports coordination with external team members.
• Identifies opportunities for process and technology improvements.
• Investigates, evaluates, and troubleshoots existing systems.

Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all responsibilities of a Project Engineer I.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline required or equivalent work experience required.
• Three (3) years of experience in AutoCAD and Revit modeling preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in engineering design or related field is preferred. Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• LEED accreditation is preferred.
• Engineering in Training Certificate required.
• PE required for Project Engineer II, not for Designer II.

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.

The pay range for this position is $36.26 - $56.83 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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. Base pay information is based on market location.

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 is contingent 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.