Engineering Jobs in King Washington Remote

KGS Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing practice in Bellevue, Washington or Granite Bay, CA.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects up and down the west coast. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

Many of our core clients operate in the hydropower and water management fields. We are growing our U.S. team to continue to provide our industry-leading services to these clients. As we expand our presence on the west coast, we are looking for strong candidates at all levels to join our team!

The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing engineering inputs integral to both small and large-scale hydro and dam projects. You will lead technical teams and mentor junior staff, support production, and coordinate delivery of engineering work products with multi-disciplinary project team members and external stakeholders. You will not only support and help grow the broader engineering team capabilities, but your particular focus will be on continuing the development of our hydropower capabilities and working with key staff in growing the business.

You’ll also be involved in supporting project management duties, coordinating with internal and external clients as well as assisting with guiding and mentoring other engineers within the team. In this role you will lead teams conducting technical work involving turbines, generators, and their associated ancillary systems, as well as other balance of plant systems such as gates, hoists, cranes, pumping systems, lubrication systems, and other critical equipment at hydroelectric powerplants. You will lead teams conducting technical work for feasibility studies, engineering designs, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, and carrying out site visits and inspections. You will be working in a collaborative environment with a great team of engineers, technicians, scientists, and other industry-leading peers, and you will also interface directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design modifications to, or entirely new, mechanical systems related to dams, control structures, water retaining structures, and hydroelectric generating stations.
• Execute multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large projects involving water resources, flood control, and hydroelectric sectors.
• Conduct site investigations, condition assessments, and provide design and construction support.
• Mechanical engineering design and refurbishment of cranes, hoists, hydroelectric turbines, generators, and other balance of plant systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies for proposed designs and assess costs and benefits for alternatives in a systematic and thorough manner.
• Preparation and review of reports.
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines to execute project deliverables, as well as ensure that quality objectives, schedules, and budgets are met.
• Edit and prepare design specifications.
• Contribute to the development of the hydro-mechanical practice at KGS by assisting the US mechanical design lead by documenting technical knowledge, improving internal production processes, coordinating and developing internal training content, and other tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Some highlights should include:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university. A post-graduate degree would be an asset.
• Minimum of 7-15 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Washington, Oregon, or California, as well as eligible for registration as a professional engineer in other states by comity through NCEES; or, if not already registered as a PE, would be able to obtain licensure within 1 year from date of hire.
• Previous consulting experience is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Travel to project sites is usually limited but will be required at times depending on project/client requirements. The amount of travel time desired by our employees can usually be accommodated.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks.
• Client interaction: must be able to effectively assume a lead role as project engineer at project meetings and communicate project and technical information.
• Demonstrated experience in site investigations, condition assessments, design, and construction support are preferred.

The salary range for this position is $110,000-$160,000

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills, and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.

*Please help us learn more about you, your professional goals, and why this job is a good fit for you by submitting a cover letter along with your resume. We highly encourage all applicants to provide a cover letter.*

KGS Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing practice in Bellevue, WA or Granite Bay, CA.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects up and down the west coast. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

Many of our core clients operate in the hydropower and water management fields. We are growing our U.S. team to continue to provide our industry-leading services to these clients. As we expand our presence on the west coast, we are looking for strong candidates at all levels to join our team!

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing engineering inputs integral to both small and large scale hydro projects. You will lead and mentor teams, support management of production and coordinate delivery of engineering inputs often with multi-disciplinary project team members and senior stakeholders. You will not only support and help grow the broader engineering team capabilities, but your particular focus will be on continuing the development of our powerhouse and energy capabilities and working with key staff in growing that aspect of the business.

You’ll also be involved in supporting project management duties, liaising with both internal and external clients as well as assisting with guiding and mentoring graduate engineers within the team. In this role you will lead teams conducting technical work for feasibility studies, engineering designs, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, and carrying out onsite visits for rehabilitation and upgrades to dams, hydroelectric facilities and new hydroelectric developments. You will participate in design and play a large role in mentoring the team. You will be working in a collaborative environment with a great team of engineers and scientists, and you will also interface directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input to those managing and executing multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large projects.
• Establish and facilitate connections with other departments to support and enhance service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines and multidisciplinary project teams to execute project deliverables, as well as ensure that quality objectives, schedules and budgets are met.
• Support and collaborate on new business opportunities with new and existing clients, as well as supporting business development efforts for electrical work.
• Manage and mentor junior staff.
• Design modifications to, or entirely new, electrical, instrumentation and balance of plant systems related to dams, control structures, water retaining structures, switchyards and hydroelectric generating stations.
• Manage and execute multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large projects involving water resources, flood control and hydroelectric sectors.
• Design modifications to, or entirely new, electrical, instrumentation, protection, and balance of plant systems related to dams, control structures, water retaining structures, switchyards and hydroelectric generating stations.
• Perform electrical calculations.
• Conduct inspections and support project work on site as required.
• Edit and prepare design specifications.
• Provide detailed designs and coordination of facilities with team members.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews and provide leadership and mentoring related to KGS’s QA/QC process.
• Contribute to the development of the electrical engineering practice at KGS by documenting technical knowledge, improving internal production processes, coordinating and developing internal training content, and other tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university. A post graduate degree would be an asset.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical engineering with demonstrated project management skills (tracking budgets and meeting schedules).
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in California, Oregon, or Washington, as well as eligible for registration as a professional engineer in other states by comity through NCEES.
• Demonstrated leadership of electrical design projects in the industrial power generation field, with experience managing and mentoring younger staff.
• Previous consulting experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Client interaction: must be able to effectively assume a lead role as project engineer at project meetings and communicate project and technical information.
• Demonstrated experience in site investigations, condition assessments, design and construction support are preferred.
• Experience with station service distribution (all voltages), medium voltage equipment, fixed bus power distribution systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) automation (for equipment control), generators and transformers including related monitoring systems, communication systems, system grounding, hoists and gate automation, and balance of plant systems for hydroelectric stations preferred, but industrial experience will be considered.
• Experience with the following would be considered an asset:
• Backup power systems (including Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Direct Current systems and fuel fired backup)
• Lighting (including emergency and exit lighting systems)
• Fiber and copper structured cable systems, and associated networking equipment
• Distributed Control System (DCS) and PLC Automation, Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) integration (including any programming experience)
• Protection systems experience, including specifying, setting and verifying (include reference to voltages)
• Load flow analysis, system modelling, arc-flash, grounding, and other electrical studies (include reference to software used and any training)
• North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)/Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) planning
• Physical or cyber security planning or design
• Unit outage planning
• Other renewable energy experience
• Travel to project sites is usually limited but is required depending on project/client requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks.
• Have a drive, attitude, and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must.

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $180,000 annually.

Please note that the salary ranges mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills, and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.