Electrical Engineer III

Position Specification

Position: Electrical Engineer III
Department: Commercial, Institutional & Architects (CIA)
Reporting Relationship: Senior Project Manager, CIA

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client.

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The Electrical Engineer III plays a key role in the successful execution of projects from start to finish. This individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Electrical Engineer III is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed - both externally and internally.

The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly to all stakeholders, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment. This person will also actively support the business development process, through the writing of proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers. This Electrical Engineer III will be self-directed but thrive in an environment where consultation leads to superior differentiators.

The successful candidate will have a pragmatic and applied approach, while at the same time bringing a creative examination of customer needs and solutions.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Working with Senior Electrical Engineers to learn and develop design skills.
• Design for medium voltage and 480-volt power systems, including generation and distribution.
• Design (drawings, specifications and calculations) of special systems including ground fault, lightning protection, engine-generator, UPS, DC, motor control centers and power factor correction.
• Prepares engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet codes, standards and contracted scope of work, ensuring application of Electrical Engineering Principles. Standard deliverables include single-line diagrams, plans, schedules, schematics, and details.
• Preparation of three lines and schematic drawings.
• Build up knowledge of Codes (e.g. NEC, NFPA, IBC, Life Safety Code, etc.).
• Perform voltage drop and short-circuit calculations. Perform arc fault analysis.
• Coordinates work with other departments and project team members as well as contractors.
• Reviews and approves contractor submittals, conducts construction observations and provides field support during startup and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future.
• Professional Engineering (PE) certification or willingness to pursue PE.
• 7+ years of Electrical Engineering experience post‑graduation.
• Proficient in both AutoCAD and Revit.
• Project experience and/or a working knowledge of Electrical design for building projects.
• Strong electrical design expertise across various industries and processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Structural Engineering construction practices.
• In‑depth knowledge of industry codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, NESC, ANSI/IEEE, etc.).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to enable effective…