Electrical Engineering - Energy Automation

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.
Starting your career with KE means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.
As an Electrical Designer II you are the bridge between Estimation and Operations. A central role within the engineering team, Design Engineers are responsible for developing detailed designs, using CAD software, and collaborating with other departments to ensure the feasibility and functionality of products. The Electrical Designer will work with our Estimators, Pre-Construction Team, Drafters, and Project Managers throughout the design phase until it is ready to hand off to our Operations team. KE performs Design Build projects, nationwide, in a variety of industries including but not limited to Biodiesel & Ethanol production facilities, Grain storage, Fertilizer Terminals, Feed & Flour Mills, Dairy Processing plants, and Cement/Aggregate plants.
Assist design leads in customer/client design reviews
Complete conceptual engineering and design performing the following:
Sizing conduit/cable to serve electrical equipment such as MCC’s, Switchboards, Panelboards, and Transformers
Size conduits and cables to serve:
General power and lighting branch circuiting
Low and Medium Voltage Distribution systems such as
Act as a bridge from estimating to operations or concept to reality
Periodic travel to customer sites as needed
You’re someone who wants to learn, grow, and contribute to designing electrical infrastructure. Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, word, Excel, Teams)
Experience with BlueBeam and Excel
Knowledge of electrical construction practices or industrial electrical work. Commercial is fine but industrial is preferred
Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our project system
Journeyman Electricians License, a degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related, or equivalent combination of field experience/education
Knowledge of motor control devices such as VFD’s, Soft Starts, Networked MCC’s, and traditional across the line starters – beneficial
Network cabling
Fire Alarm
As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• The salary range for this position is $110,000- $130,000 per year, which reflects a good-faith estimate based on market data and internal equity.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
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