Electrical Engineer – Rooftop Solar (EIT) Kimley-Horn Alpharetta, Georgia

🔧 Electrical Engineer – Rooftop Solar (EIT)

Discipline: Electrical / Renewable Energy
Experience: 2+ Years

🏗️ Role Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a dynamic Electrical Engineer (EIT) to become a part of its Electrical Team located in Alpharetta, Georgia. This full-time, on-site position is rooftop solar and renewable energy system focused and is ideal for early-career engineers who are interested in clean energy design, electrical systems, and cross-functional project delivery.

As a member of a high-performing team, you’ll be assigned challenging work that encompasses the design and development of solar PV systems, battery storage systems, EV charging infrastructure, and building-level electrical design. The working environment is high-pace, collaborative, and filled with learning and mentorship.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including:
  • Rooftop solar installations
  • Battery storage
  • EV charging stations
  • General building electrical infrastructure
• Support project teams in active production and development tasks.
• Participate in internal and client-facing project meetings
• Provide assistance with electrical construction cost estimates and project specifications
• Do system sizing, power analysis, and component selection.
• Coordinate drawings and as-built documentation
• Create quality outputs to client requirements to boost retention levels.
• Work every day with interdisciplinary groups across the firm
• Create and deliver in-depth reports, electrical design schematics, and detailed technical reports.

🎓 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
• EIT Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 2+ years of direct experience in electrical design, ideally in:
  • Solar PV systems
  • Building electrical design
  • EV charging systems
• Working knowledge of:
  • National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA standards
  • Energy codes applicable to system compliance
• Technical proficiency in:
  • AutoCAD
  • BIM/Revit (a plus)
  • SKM or ETAP for power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, etc.)
• Design experience in:
  • Electrical power systems
  • Lighting design
  • Fire alarm systems
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under deadline pressure

🏢 About Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s leading consulting engineering, planning, and design firms. From a foundation of strong national presence, local technical and market experts, Kimley-Horn delivers value-based results to private and public sector clients.

On the basis that employee success must precede client success, the company builds a collaborative and accessible culture on the basis of mutual cooperation, constant learning, and respect. Guided by this mantra, Kimley-Horn has occupied a position each year on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For” list — so far for 17 consecutive years.

Whether you are helping to design revolutionary transportation systems or develop renewable energy systems, Kimley-Horn provides an atmosphere in which engineers can forge challenging and meaningful careers.

💼 Why Work at Kimley-Horn?

• Strong Team Culture: Work with professionals who value quality, integrity, and service.
• Client-Centered Philosophy: Deliver impactful projects with direct access to decision-makers.
• Long-Term Career Focus: Employee retention is a top priority, with clear growth paths.

💡 Benefits Overview

Kimley-Horn’s benefits package is built to empower employees in all aspects of life — professional, personal, financial, and family.

🏥 Health & Wellness

• $0-premium medical insurance (includes fertility coverage via Progyny)
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Virtual primary care through 98point6
• Virtual mental health services
• Health Advocate & Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefit Account for parking and public transit

💰 Retirement & Financial Wellness

• Industry-leading 2-to-1 401(k) match on the first 4% of salary
• Profit sharing (10% in 2021) with variable yearly contribution
• Total retirement contributions can reach 18%
• Access to professional financial advisors
• Student loan matching contributions available

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Support

• New Parent Leave
• Dependent Care FSA
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Discounts on:
  • Childcare
  • Tutoring
  • Nanny services
• Elder care resources
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Breastmilk shipping support for traveling parents

🛡️ Insurance & Protection

• Short-Term Disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-Term Disability (100% company-paid)
• Extended Leave Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance (company-paid)
• Voluntary Life Insurance options

🕒 Paid Leave & Perks

• Performance-based annual bonuses
• Paid Time Off based on tenure
• 6 company holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Half-day Fridays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program

📥 How to Apply

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. However, please note that this posting may close at any time, no sooner than 3 days after being published.

Apply Online: https://careers-kimley-horn.icims.com/jobs/18182/electrical-engineer—rooftop-solar-%7c-eit/job

Kimley-Horn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
We do not typically sponsor H-1B or other work visa petitions.

🔔 Accessibility Notice

Kimley-Horn is committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.
If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may request it by emailing:
📧 Kimley-Horn-Accommodations@kimley-horn.com
Or calling: (919) 415-1000