Designer

Electrical Designer

Our Eden Prairie, Minnesota (MN) office is looking for an Electrical Designer with 10+ years of experience to join our Electrical/Renewable Energy team!

Responsibilities

1. Designing and producing sets of plans for electrical systems including solar, battery storage, electric vehicle charging, and building electrical
2. Developing reports and design documents, including solar photovoltaic electrical site plans, equipment selection, photovoltaic module string sizing calculations, ampacity calculations, and wire sizing
3. Participating on project teams in an active production role
4. Participating in project meetings internally and externally with clients
5. Preparing project specifications
6. Preparing electrical construction cost estimates
7. Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines
8. Coordination and verification of as-built drawings
9. Performing quality work that promotes client retention

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree preferred)
• 10+ years of design experience in electrical engineering specifically in any of the following: solar PV design, battery energy storage, or energy modeling
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD
• Advanced understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, energy codes
• Previous experience with solar production modeling is a plus
• Previous experience with electrical solar photovoltaic design or battery storage is a plus
• Building Information Modeling (BIM – Autodesk Revit) experience is a plus
• Electrical power, lighting, and fire alarm design experience
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
• Ability to work independently and with a team

Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000

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 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.