Renewable Energy Engineers

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Renewable Energy Engineer in Raleigh, NC, with 3+ years of experience. Responsibilities include designing electrical systems for renewable projects, preparing design documents, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and a P.E. License. The role involves collaboration across teams and may require travel for site visits. Benefits include a strong retirement plan, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.
Overview Kimley-Horn's Raleigh, North Carolina (NC) office is seeking an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join their Renewable Energy team! This is not a remote position. Responsibilities Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for renewable generation, energy storage, and utility-scale substation projects Responsible for the development of design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams Daily interaction and collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams, with interaction across Kimley-Horn offices Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals, supporting the growth of electrical engineering service areas in the local market and across the country Expected to assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand our renewable energy practice Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses. Qualifications 3+ years experience in renewable energy Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months) Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Willingness to travel to support site visits and client meetings, as needed Ability to work in a team; both collaborating with and mentoring junior staff Preferred Experience in utility-scale substation, utility-scale PV, wind generation, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, microgrid, substation, or data center designs Experience in engineering project management Proficiency in AutoCAD Experience in power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent Experience in transient studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, or equivalent Experience in lighting designs and photometrics using AGI32, or equivalent Comfortable programming in Python or MATLAB 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 17 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.