Distribution Engineer II - Power Utility Design (Charlotte)

Kapower; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

K&A Engineering Consulting in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Distribution Engineer II to design and support medium voltage distribution systems. You will review drawings, perform site visits, and provide technical oversight across projects in the energy and utility sectors.

The role requires a ABET‑accredited engineering degree and 3+ years in power utilities, with familiarity in Maximo, BOUD, SEDS, Poleforeman and MS Office. Daily office presence in Charlotte is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university is required.
• 3+ years of experience in power utility industry.
• Demonstrated ability or experience with Maximo, BOUD, SEDS, and Poleforeman.
• Ability to follow prescribed standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must report to the Charlotte, NC office daily.

Responsibilities

• Perform Distribution planning and design services for medium voltage (1kV to 35kV) overhead and underground power distribution systems.
• Perform scope analysis of work assignments and maintain schedule adherence to align with client priorities.
• Reviews and/or prepares engineering-quality drawings suitable for construction.
• Provide technical oversight to solve complex problems with minimal supervision.
• Review quality and accuracy of field notes and designs and work with stakeholders to resolve issues identified.
• Assist with pole loading analysis calculations and equipment sizing for residential and commercial projects.
• Perform site visits to inspect, measure and verify designs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Power utility experience

Report daily to Charlotte office

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Maximo

BOUD

SEDS

Poleforeman

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

K&A Engineering Consulting in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Distribution Engineer II to design and support medium voltage distribution systems. You will review drawings, perform site visits, and provide technical oversight across projects in the energy and utility sectors.

The role requires a ABET‑accredited engineering degree and 3+ years in power utilities, with familiarity in Maximo, BOUD, SEDS, Poleforeman and MS Office. Daily office presence in Charlotte is expected.