JOB DETAILS

Electrical Engineer II

CompanyKDM ENGINEERING LLC
LocationLinthicum Heights
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 2, 2026
About The Company
Founded upon a vision of challenging and changing the energy infrastructure to help light up the world, KDM specializes in engineering consulting and design, program and project management, utility coordination, drafting, and permitting. KDM provides exceptional technical expertise, maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance and safety for both public and private sector clients. Following our core values of quality, integrity, safety, teamwork, and dedication, we’ve built a proven track record of success in responding to our clients’ needs, budgets, and schedules. Diversity is what distinguishes us from any other company in the industry. Our commitment to having a team from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences gives us a distinct edge, resulting in consistent recognition as a top engineering firm. KDM is honored to be an Engineer of Choice for several utilities, including ComEd, PECO, and BGE. KDM has been recognized with ComEd’s Overall Performance Award for Professional Services, named one of Entrepreneur 360’s Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America, one of Capital One/Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For 3+ years, received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Woman-Owned Business Achievement award, was named the 2020 Class III Supplier of the Year by both the Chicago and National Minority Supplier Development Councils, named one of America’s Best Startup Employers in 2020 by Forbes, and was ranked #1851 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
About the Role

Description

Electrical Engineer II


Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Electrical Engineer by joining our KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services.


KDM Engineering is searching for an Electrical Engineer I that will be responsible for detailed design of mid voltage distribution projects up to and including 34kV. They will interface closely with the client and utilize company, OSHA, and IEEE standards to facilitate design projects. Distribution projects may include, but will not be limited to, 4 to 12kV conversions, Overhead to Underground conversions, smart grid, cable, and conduit design.


Candidate will be responsible for working closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate overall design basis, providing direction and guidance to drafters and designers, directing the flow of drafting and designer duties, insuring design schedules are met, including regularly providing project status updates to project engineer. Incumbents are expected to work to develop advanced skills, and work both independently and within a team.


 Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year 


Requirements:

  • BS Electrical Engineering degree
  • 4+ years of relevant experience
  • BGE Experience preferred
  • Proficiency of power engineering theories and principles
  • Proficiency of practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing recommendations
  • Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • CAD software knowledge a plus
  • Understanding of building design, power generation plants, and/or utility systems
  • Ability to understand complex initiatives across multiple teams/platforms
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Quantitative and analytical skill set

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Current Hybrid Work schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Why Choose KDM



Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work.

Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.


Top Reasons to Work for Us:

  • Challenging and Meaningful Work
  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Great Work-Life Balance
  • Fun and Flexible Work Environment
  • Organization with People-First Mentality
  • Dynamic Leadership Team
  • A Culture that Values Your Input

Full List of Benefits & Perks:

  • Positive team environment
  • Competitive salaries
  • Flexible schedules
  • Growth opportunities
  • Training and professional development
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
  • Paid time-off.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Volunteer leave
  • HSA
  • Parental and maternity leave
  • Supportive management
  • Professional development assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Quarterly team-building outings
  • Laidback office culture, flexibility & happy hours
  • Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room

Equal Employment Opportunity:

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.



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Key Skills
Electrical engineeringPower distributionMid voltage designOSHA standardsIEEE standardsSmart gridCable designConduit designProject managementCAD softwareUtility systemsAnalytical skillsTechnical designPower engineeringCommunication skills
Categories
EngineeringEnergyTechnology
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Life insuranceLong-term disability insuranceShort-term disability insurancePaid time-offPaid holidaysVolunteer leavePerformance bonusesHSAParental leaveMaternity leaveProfessional development assistanceEmployee Assistance Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for the detailed design of mid-voltage distribution projects up to 34kV while adhering to company, OSHA, and IEEE standards. They will coordinate design tasks with team members, provide guidance to drafters, and ensure project schedules are met through regular status updates.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$80,000 - $100,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
120
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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