Electrical Engineer I, Summer 2025 (Full-Time New Grad)

Kfi Engineers - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Cincinnati, OH

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Electrical Engineer I position at KFI Engineers is an entry-level role focused on electrical power systems within the Medical & Clean Manufacturing department. The role emphasizes technical and engineering excellence, ensuring high customer satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration. The engineer will work closely with senior engineers to develop design skills and contribute to various project deliverables, including design documents and engineering studies.

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Electrical Engineers to learn and develop design skills.
• Design medium voltage and 480-volt power systems, including generation and distribution.
• Create drawings, specifications, and calculations for special systems such as ground fault, lightning protection, engine-generator, UPS, DC, motor control centers, and power factor correction.
• Prepare engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet codes, standards, and contracted scope of work.
• Conduct power system studies, including arc fault hazard analysis, short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, and harmonics studies using SKM PTW.
• Review and approve contractor submittals, conduct construction observation, and provide field support during startup and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
• Develop labor/cost estimates for assigned scope of work and ensure adherence to scope and budget.
• Create project plans and schedules for the execution of work.
• Support the business development process through input to proposals and meetings with prospective customers.
• Provide technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong electrical fundamentals knowledge or experience.
• Project experience and/or working knowledge of Process, Instrumentation & Controls through co-ops or internships.
• Willingness to develop in-depth knowledge of industry codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, NESC, ANSI/IEEE, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs, or alternatives into a set of recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, influencing skills, and maturity to work with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to establish rapport and credibility with customers and other stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of computer technology and specific areas of application.
• Proficient in use of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Nice-to-haves

• Willingness to pursue Professional Engineering (PE) certification.

Benefits

• Mentorship programs
• Career growth support
• Continued education opportunities