Distribution Design Engineer II — Field-Ready & Impactful

KCI Technologies; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. in Asheville, NC, seeks a Distribution Engineering Designer II to develop electric distribution designs, perform field data collection, and support storm restoration. The role blends office design work with significant on-site exposure, including weather and hazards.

You will work under supervision, progress with experience, and interact with clients and crews to advance projects. A four-year ABET-accredited engineering degree and valid driver's license are required; FE is

Qualifications

• Four-year ABET-accredited Engineering degree and two years of relevant experience.
• FE is desired.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Producing electric distribution design drawings and BOMs for 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.
• Incumbents will have the ability to work on a storm response local or travel team as an Assessor and Team Lead Learner.

Skills

Electrical distribution design

Field data collection

Client interaction

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

FE exam desired

Job description

KCI Technologies, Inc. in Asheville, NC, seeks a Distribution Engineering Designer II to develop electric distribution designs, perform field data collection, and support storm restoration. The role blends office design work with significant on-site exposure, including weather and hazards.

You will work under supervision, progress with experience, and interact with clients and crews to advance projects. A four-year ABET-accredited engineering degree and valid driver's license are required; FE is