Project Manager - Electrical MEP at Kimley-Horn in US-CA-Irvine

Job description

• Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong focus on electrical engineering to join our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) team. This role is based out of Irvine, CA and requires 10+ years of experience delivering innovative and sustainable building electrical design solutions for various types of infrastructure projects. This position is in office/in person.

Responsibilities

• As a Project Manager , you will oversee the delivery of high-quality building electrical designs while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and mentor to project teams. Your responsibilities will include:
• Project Delivery: Manage the design and coordination of electrical systems for buildings and infrastructure projects, including lighting, power distribution, emergency backup systems, and renewable energy solutions.
• Leadership and Coordination: Lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other systems into projects.
• Client Relations: Serve as the primary client contact, addressing their needs and ensuring exceptional service throughout all project phases.
• Technical Expertise: Provide advanced engineering analysis and design for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with codes, safety standards, and best practices.
• Budget and Scheduling: Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Mentorship: Supervise, coach, and mentor junior engineers and design staff, fostering professional growth and upholding Kimley-Horn’s high standards for technical excellence.
• Business Development: Identify opportunities for new projects, nurture existing client relationships, and contribute to proposal preparation and strategic growth initiatives.
• Codes and Compliance: Ensure designs meet building codes, electrical regulations, and client-specific requirements.
• Collaboration: Partner with architects, engineers, and contractors to develop efficient and coordinated building systems designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Focus
• Electrical, MEP
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on building electrical systems design.
• Background in designing electrical systems for mission-critical facilities such as data centers, healthcare, and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in power distribution, lighting design, fire alarm systems, emergency systems, and renewable energy integration.
• Proven experience delivering multi-disciplinary building projects, including collaboration with architects, contractors, and consultants.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and national electrical codes and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with a commitment to client success.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related advanced program.
• Familiarity with Revit , AutoCAD , and other design tools for building electrical systems.
• Experience in sustainable design (e.g., LEED certification) and renewable energy systems such as solar or wind.
• A history of successful business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Required

• Electrical engineering
• Building electrical systems design
• Power distribution
• Lighting design
• Fire alarm systems
• Emergency systems
• Renewable energy integration
• Project management
• Leadership
• Client relations
• Technical expertise
• Budget and scheduling

Preferred

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Sustainable design (LEED)
• Renewable energy systems (solar, wind)

Benefits

• 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.
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• $145,000 to $185,000