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COMPANY BACKGROUND 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 eight regional offices and a team of over 250 professionals, we have a people-first culture that offers 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 www.kfi-eng.com. POSITION OVERVIEW The Electrical Engineer plays a key role in the successful execution of projects. Reporting to the manager Electrical Engineering, Industrial, this individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. KFI s industrial group focus on process and utility facility infrastructure design and performance. Traditionally, much of our work takes place within these markets: biofuels, agribusiness, utilities, and manufacturing. We also assist clients with these services in developing Campus master plans, which include organizations such as higher education, healthcare, manufacturing and utility and power distribution systems. The Electrical Engineer 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 may also support the business development process, by contributing to proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers. The Utilities and 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, UCE supports that process by leading the effort and development of project studies, drawings, and other deliverables. TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: 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. Familiar with 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. KFI Engineers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.