Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Studies

Location: Delray Beach, FL, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Electrical Project Manager to expand our Renewable Energy practice in Boca Raton, FL.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, analysis, and execution of complex power system studies for utility, renewable generation, energy storage, industrial, and large commercial projects, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, transient stability, and interconnection studies.
• Serve as the technical lead for power system modeling, analysis, and reporting using industry-standard software such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYME, PSCAD, PSS®E, or PowerWorld.
• Develop and review technical deliverables including study reports, protective relay settings, one-line diagrams, system impact assessments, grounding analyses, and interconnection documentation.
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams across Kimley-Horn offices, supporting transmission, distribution, substation, renewable energy, and large-load infrastructure projects.
• Support clients through utility interconnection processes, regulatory compliance requirements, system upgrades, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Prepare technical proposals, project scopes, engineering estimates, and study methodologies while helping expand Kimley-Horn's power systems and utility engineering services across local and national markets.
• Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
• The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
• With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience managing Electrical projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

• Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE and ANSI Standards

• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization

• Ability to manage and mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably

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.