Senior electrical engineer

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Grow Your Career as a Senior Electrical Engineer with Kennedy Jenks

Kennedy Jenks is excited to be adding a Senior Electrical Engineer role in any of our California office locations. This position offers a unique opportunity to join our growing team and help shape the design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pump stations, buildings, and related systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead electrical engineering design for water, wastewater, and industrial infrastructure projects.
• Perform power system design and studies, including load flow, short circuit, protective relay coordination, and arc-flash hazard analysis.
• Contribute to conceptual reports, construction plans, and CSI specifications.
• Develop detailed design documentation using REVIT, CAD, and/or BIM.
• Coordinate P&IDs and associated logic diagrams with electrical schematics for process equipment.
• Perform calculations for voltage drop, electrical load studies, system power flow, generator sizing, fault studies, and protective device coordination.
• Design lighting, fire alarm, and other electrical systems.
• Review contractor submittals and provide engineered solutions to Requests for Information.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of relevant experience, in buildings and preferably in water, wastewater, or industrial waste treatment facilities.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of CA required and ability to obtain reciprocity in other states.
• Experience designing and sealing medium to large electrical projects and familiarity with the full project lifecycle: planning, design (30%–100%), bidding, construction, commissioning, and testing.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and client meetings.
• Advanced knowledge of stand-by generators and associated switchgear.
• Technical expertise in MCCs, switchboards, panelboards, load calculations, diesel generators, medium- and low-voltage power systems, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, and SKM software.

Why Kennedy Jenks?

• Hybrid Work Flexibility: Combine in-office collaboration with remote work to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Impactful Work: Lead projects that improve communities nationwide and shape sustainable infrastructure solutions.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to mentor, lead technical teams, and expand professional expertise.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, competitive PTO and holidays, and more.

Salary Range: The anticipated salary range for this position is $115,000–$165,000 annually and may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in electrical engineering while contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects, Kennedy Jenks is the place for you. Join our team and help build solutions that make a difference.

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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.