Electrical Engineer - Gas/Power Generation

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Westlake, Texas (TX) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join their Generation team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the electrical design of power generation, natural gas, and related energy infrastructure projects.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts with Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Instrumentation & Control, and other engineering teams.
• Design electrical power systems and distribution infrastructure, including medium- and low-voltage systems, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, and backup/standby power systems.
• Develop and oversee the preparation of one-line diagrams, electrical plans, equipment layouts, grounding plans, and cable schedules.
• Perform and review engineering calculations including load studies, equipment sizing, voltage drop, short circuit, and protective device coordination.
• Develop electrical equipment specifications and support procurement, vendor coordination, and equipment testing.
• Manage project and task-level execution, including proposals, scope development, budgets, cost estimates, schedules, deliverables, and client coordination.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior engineers and analysts, providing guidance, design review, and support in their professional development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams, helping identify project needs and support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering design experience, preferably involving power generation, industrial facilities, utilities, or energy infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an ABET-accredited university in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, including NFPA 70 (NEC), IEEE standards, and NFPA 70E.
• Experience with electrical load calculations, power distribution, equipment sizing/selection, and development of equipment specifications.
• Demonstrated experience with project or task management - including  but not limited to coordination of scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, clients, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and analysts.
• Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD; experience with ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or similar electrical analysis software preferred.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

 

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.