Energy - Designer V

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At KCI, we're building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

The Designer V (DT V) position is the fifth level in the Designer career track. This career track is tasked with providing designs for utility systems including but not limited to: Overhead and underground circuits for joint use, lighting, and commercial, industrial and residential development and gas and generations systems. This track is also responsible for field data collection and assists with storm restoration when requested. This role involves handling assigned design projects, permit documentation and providing support to others for assigned projects with independence. The DT V will directly communicate with clients/customers and construction crews to progress their projects.

This position primarily involves working in an office environment. There is an expectation of significant field work, which may include exposure to inclement weather conditions such as extreme heat/cold, high humidity, rain, snow and icy conditions.

Key Technical Skills Required:

• CAD experience
• Power Distribution experience
• Pole Analysis software
• WMS experience (ex. Maximo)
• Understanding of Electrical Components
• Circuit knowledge of electrical components
• Advanced distribution techniques (switchgear, cap bank)
• Conduit systems
• Advancing knowledge of reliability schemes
• Field and work zone safety

Your key responsibilities include:

• Independently performing field data collection and project specific inspections for assigned projects, accurately and efficiently.
• Producing high-quality computer-aided design drawings and a list of materials needed for the construction of assigned projects.
• Providing mentorship, guidance and training to peers and newer designers for assigned projects.
• Ensuring all necessary communications are documented on projects designed as required by training.
• Producing permitting documentation, as needed, independently.
• Communicating with clients and leading site meetings.

This role will maintain a high level of understanding of client standards, processes and regulatory guidelines, as needed, for assigned projects and will answer questions of peers and less experienced design techs.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent, and eight years relevant work experience, or an Associate's Degree and five years of distribution design- related work experience

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.