Distribution Engineering Designer II
About the role
KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. Ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's Top 500 design firms, KCI fosters an entrepreneurial spirit through employee ownership, encouraging technical expertise and strategic planning. The Distribution Engineering Designer II (DED II) is the second level of the DED career track where progression is based on time in grade and performance. This role develops designs for electrical distribution systems including overhead and underground circuits for joint use, lighting, and commercial, industrial and residential development. The position primarily involves office work with significant field work expectations, including exposure to inclement weather, insects, animals, and vegetation. The DED II assists with storm restoration when requested and works under supervision for mentorship, guidance, and training.
Responsibilities
- Producing electric distribution design drawings and Bill Of Material (BOM) necessary for the construction of moderate complexity projects
- Performing field data collection using standard tools, methods and processes and performing necessary project-specific inspections accurately and efficiently
- Becoming familiar with defined technical skills which can include cable pulling calculations, cable voltage drop calculations, transformer loading calculations, and pole loading analysis calculations
- Gaining familiarity with client construction standards, construction and workflow processes, and customer charging guidelines, as required
- Generating permitting and other project supporting documentation, as needed
- Understanding the hazards and dangers of the distribution system and how to navigate their role to prevent dangerous situations and mitigate hazards during the office and field portion of their role
- Actively looking out for others' safety in all aspects of this work
- Attending and engaging in scheduled safety meetings and adhering to driving and site hazard identification, mitigation and reporting training
- Working on a storm response local or travel team as an Assessor and Team Lead Learner
- Using design specifications and design aid tools to produce instruments of design on projects and providing support to others with more complex projects with independence
- Interacting with clients/customers and construction crews to progress projects
Qualifications
- Four-year ABET-accredited Engineering degree and two years of relevant experience
- Passing the Fundamentals Exam (FE) can count as six months of relevant experience; FE is desired
- Valid driver's license required
- Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment
- Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Family friendly benefits
- Collaborative working environment
- Training, mentoring and resources to advance in your career
- Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive staff; encouragement of women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply