Electrical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Support multi-disciplinary teams on electrical engineering projects for MEP and industrial nature – support to other water and wastewater projects will be available.
• Perform calculations for voltage drop, electrical load studies, system power flow, standby generator sizing, UPS sizing, fault study calculations, and protective device coordination.
• 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.
• Contribute to conceptual report writing and preparation of construction plans and specifications.
• Work with REVIT and AUTOCAD (Computer‑Aided Design and Drafting) or BIM to assist in production of final design documents.
• Coordinate Building Automation Systems (BAS) or Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and associated logic diagrams with control schematics for assorted process equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Review and coordination with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). NFPA codes and standards, other industry standards as required by the project.
• Review contractor’s shop drawing and submittals regarding electrical work and investigating and developing engineered solutions to contractor’s requests for information.
• Able to meet client‑required workshops, meetings, and site visits in the Virginia area.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of seven years of experience after graduation, preferably in industrial, interior facilities, and MEP related projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience on coordination with other disciplines such as client, architect, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ability to prepare complete, concise and organized engineering calculations and analyses.
• REVIT design proficiency is required for this position. AutoCAD and advanced 3D/BIM modeling capabilities along with the ability to produce 2D construction documents.
• Active Professional Engineer (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 its 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.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity 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.