Electrical Engineer

Position Overview

KGS Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Bellevue, WA or Granite Bay, CA. In this role, you will support hydro and dam projects from the proposal stage through to completion while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. As part of our employee-owned, client-focused organization, you will contribute to maintaining our industry-leading quality in the hydropower and water management sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input to manage and execute multiple projects, from proposal stage through completion.
• Establish connections with other departments to enhance service delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Mentor junior staff in technical and project management skills.
• Design modifications or new electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for dams, control structures, and hydroelectric generating stations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and assess design alternatives systematically.
• Prepare and review reports, perform calculations, and edit design specifications.
• Perform inspections and support QA/QC reviews to facilitate KGS’s quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to the development of our electrical engineering practice through documentation and internal training initiatives.
• Participate in the proposal process and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university; a post-graduate degree is an asset.
• 7-15 years of electrical engineering experience with demonstrated project management skills.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Washington, Oregon, or California, or eligible for registration in other states within three months of hiring.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, assume a leadership role, and communicate technical information with clients effectively.
• Experience in site investigations, condition assessments, and construction support is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to undergo security clearance checks.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with station service distribution (all voltages), medium voltage equipment, fixed bus power distribution systems, and PLC automation.
• Familiarity with backup power systems (including UPS, Direct Current systems, and fuel-fired backup) and emergency lighting systems.
• Knowledge of fiber and copper structured cabling, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), HMI and RTU integration.
• Experience with protection systems, load flow analysis, system modeling, arc-flash, grounding studies, and related software tools.
• Understanding of NERC/Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), physical or cyber security planning, unit outage planning, and renewable energy projects.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Salary range of $120,000 to $155,000 annually, based on experience, skills, and location.
• Excellent benefits package and competitive compensation.
• Employee-owned culture with ample opportunities for professional growth.
• Equal opportunity employment with accommodations available for candidates with disabilities.