Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – Atlanta, GA

KCL Engineering — Your Best Career Move

Shape the Future with KCL Engineering as our next Senior Electrical Engineer

At KCL Engineering, we don’t just design systems—we build an environment where people thrive. Flexibility, ownership, and innovation fuel our culture. Our award-winning workplace celebrates growth, collaboration, and fun. From holiday parties and summer boat days to family outings and community impact events, we make every day meaningful.

Why You’ll Love Working at KCL

• Generous PTO and flexible schedules
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums
• Premium dental, vision, and HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holiday shutdown in December

Who Thrives at KCL

We’re a team of:

• Growth-Minded Innovators who solve creatively and push themselves—and our business—forward
• Natural Collaborators who elevate their teammates
• Motivated Experts dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes

If this sounds like you, you’ll feel right at home.

The Opportunity: Senior Electrical Engineer

Our Atlanta office is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer (8–10+ years) to lead our electrical team. This role is responsible for designing electrical systems that meet KCL’s standards, exceed client expectations, and align with project budgets. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, produce high-quality design documents, and provide construction administration support throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrate deep understanding of client goals and the relationships between owners, consultants, contractors, and suppliers
• Lead the Atlanta electrical engineering team and help drive the business forward
• Perform electrical system design calculations and code research
• Present and discuss design concepts with clients; write and edit technical specifications
• Support engineers and designers across the department
• Maintain project schedules and consistently meet deadlines
• Prepare cost estimates for assigned systems
• Coordinate work in progress and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Cross-reference drawings with meeting notes to ensure accuracy
• Conduct field surveys for remodels and additions
• Produce schematic, design development, and construction documents
• Review documents for accuracy and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural teams
• Conduct site visits during construction and review shop drawings
• Perform construction administration duties and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Adhere to all CAD, Revit, and KCL standards
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technology; recommend new services or process improvements
• Participate in quality control reviews
• Contribute ideas, mentor teammates, and model leadership behaviors
• Attend meetings outside standard work hours as needed
• Operate engineering tools, software, and office equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong independent judgment—priority setting, coordinating work, evaluating results
• Ability to teach, influence, and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences
• In-depth discipline knowledge (electrical, mechanical, structural, or information systems) and a general understanding of construction
• Ability to integrate theoretical and practical information into applied solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills in complex or non-standard situations
• Commitment to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering: preferred (or equivalent combination of experience and education)

Minimum 8–10+ years: of relevant engineering experience

Ready to Build What’s Next?

If you’re still reading and more energized about MEP design than ever—good. You’re exactly the kind of person we want on our team.

Apply today and take your next big career step with KCL Engineering.