Staff 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.

Advance Your Electrical Engineering Career with Kennedy Jenks - Staff Electrical Engineer

Are you an experienced electrical engineer ready to make a tangible impact? Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join our team and shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure in California and across the U.S. Work alongside industry experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

At Kennedy Jenks, we design innovative, sustainable solutions for water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll help deliver projects that directly improve communities nationwide.

What You'll Do:

• Design electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure.
• Support senior engineers in creating construction drawings, technical specifications, and reports.

• Perform calculations such as voltage drop, load studies, and conduit/cable sizing.

• Produce high-quality electrical design documentation using REVIT, CAD, and/or BIM software.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders to deliver coordinated solutions.

• Contribute to project planning, research, and design development.

• Follow Kennedy Jenks' quality, safety, and engineering standards.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 4+ years of relevant experience designing power systems, power distribution, preferably in water, wastewater, or industrial waste treatment facilities.
• EIT registration required in the State of California; PE (CA) highly preferred (or ability to obtain within 1 year).

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and power distribution systems (120/208V and 277/480V).

• Intermediate knowledge on stand-by generator sizing.

• Intermediate knowledge on CSI specifications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to attend meetings with multidisciplinary engineering teams; be able to support multiple projects at different design stages.

• Enthusiastic about learning, mentoring, and collaborating in a team-oriented environment.

Why Kennedy Jenks?

• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model to empower you to thrive.

• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that improve communities nationwide.

• Career Growth: Opportunities to expand technical skills, take on leadership roles, and gain professional development support.

• 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 $105,000-$150,000 annually and may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

If you're ready to advance your career while making a difference in communities across the country, Kennedy Jenks is the place for you. Apply today and join our team of innovators.

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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.