Electrical Engineer II - Utilities and Energy

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position: Electrical Engineer II

Department: Utilities & Central Energy (UCE)

Reporting Relationship: Senior Project Manager OR Electrical Engineering Manager, UCE

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. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit

The Utilities & Central Energy (UCE) group specializes in large central plant work, particularly for district energy serving cities, universities, hospitals, and manufacturing campuses. Our expertise covers both energy production and distribution. We have expertise in sustainable energy production, simple and combined cycle, combined heat and power, and medium voltage power. Our clients look for us to lead large complex projects from concept to completion, including startup, check-out, and commissioning.

The Electrical Engineer II supports that process by leading the effort and development of project studies, drawings, and other deliverables.

The Electrical Engineer II plays a key role in the successful execution of projects. This individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Electrical Engineer II 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 contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly to all stakeholders, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment.

This person may also support the business development process, by contributing to proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers.

• 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.
• Performs power system studies, including arc fault hazard analysis, short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination and harmonics studies, using SKM PTW.
• Reviews and approves contractor submittals, conducts construction observation and provides field support during startup and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
• Develops labor/cost estimates for assigned scope of work and is accountable for ensuring we stay within scope and budget.
• Creates project plans and schedules for the execution of work.
• May serve as project manager for complete projects, when assigned.
• Supports the business development process through input to proposals, meeting and interviewing with prospective customers, etc.
• Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future.
• Minimum 3+ years of Electrical Engineering experience post-graduation.
• Strong electrical design expertise across various industries and processes.
• Proven project experience and/or working…