Distribution Designer

HKA Enterprises; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal engineering firm is seeking to hire an engineer to provide oversight and design support for underground utilities in Rock Hill. The role involves reviewing developer submissions, preparing permit packages, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in municipal engineering and knowledge of GIS tools. The position offers a chance to work on impactful projects benefiting the local community while ensuring compliance with City standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and underground utility design support for residential and commercial projects.
• Serve as the engineering point of contact for underground utility aspects of developments.
• Perform underground electric distribution design for developments.
• Prepare and support underground utility permit packages as required.
• Utilize ESRI ArcMap for design development and plan preparation.
• Collaborate with developers, surveyors, and contractors.

Job description

Role Description: Underground Utility Engineering – Municipal & Development Support

Role Purpose

Provide engineering oversight and underground utility design support for residential and commercial development projects on behalf of the City of Rock Hill.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Development Engineering Oversight

• Serve as the engineering point of contact for underground utility aspects of private development projects
• Review developer submittals for compliance with City standards and utility requirements
• Coordinate with City staff, developers, and other consultants during project execution

2. Underground Utility Design

• Perform underground electric distribution design for residential and commercial developments
• Develop layouts including conduit systems, transformer placement, switchgear, and service points
• Incorporate City Construction Units (CUs) and standards into designs

3. Permitting & Documentation

• Prepare and support underground utility permit packages as required
• Develop construction-ready drawings suitable for City review and contractor use
• Respond to City comments and revise designs accordingly

4. GIS / ESRI ArcMap Integration

• Utilize ESRI ArcMap for design development and plan preparation
• Ensure accuracy of GIS-based designs and alignment with City mapping requirements
• Coordinate data consistency between design drawings and City GIS records

5. Coordination & Constructability

• Collaborate with developers, surveyors, and contractors to address constructability issues
• Support resolution of field conflicts and underground constraints
• Assist with design clarifications during construction as needed

6. Client & Stakeholder Interaction

• Represent KCI professionally in meetings with City staff and external stakeholders
• Communicate clearly on technical issues, schedules, and design intent
• Support long-term relationship building between KCI and the City of Rock Hill