Distribution Engineering Designer III

KCI Technologies; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Family-friendly benefits

Employee ownership

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Engineering Designer III to advance electrical distribution design projects, including overhead and underground circuits, lighting, and development for commercial, industrial, and residential sites.

The role blends office design work with field data collection, site meetings with clients and crews, and emphasizes safety, quality, and timely documentation. PE preferred; FE counts; occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Four years of relevant experience with at least two in distribution design.
• FE exam counts as six months of experience; PE can replace two years.

Responsibilities

• Produce CAD-based distribution design drawings and BOMs for complex projects.
• Perform field data collection using standard tools and procedures.
• Lead client site meetings with minimal oversight.
• Support safety and hazard mitigation in the office and field.
• Assist with storm response as needed.

Skills

Field data collection

Design drawings

Client meetings

Safety awareness

Storm response

Documentation

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

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 employee’s 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.

THE COMPANY

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.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

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 Distribution Engineering Designer III (DED III) position is the third level of the DED career track where progression is based on time in grade and performance. This career track is tasked with developing designs for electrical distribution systems including but not limited to: Overhead and underground circuits for joint use, lighting, and commercial, industrial and residential development. This track is responsible for using technical skills and incorporating accurate field data collection to complete design work. This role will assist with storm restoration when requested, especially as a damage assessor. The DED III role involves using design specifications and design aid tools to produce instruments of design on projects. The DED III will be expected to direct site meetings 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. Field exposure to insects, animals and vegetation may pose a threat.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Producing computer-aided electric distribution design drawings and Bill Of Material (BOM) necessary for the construction of complex projects without ongoing oversight.
• 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 understanding of client construction standards, construction and workflow processes, and customer charging guidelines, as required.
• Generating permitting and other project-supporting documentation as needed.
• Exhibiting ability to communicate with clients and lead site meetings with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrating ability to pursue work from the Client.
• Understanding the hazards and dangers of the distribution system and how to navigate their role to prevent dangerous situations and mitigating 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 or Team Lead, as needed.

This role will work under minimal supervision for mentorship, guidance and training.

Qualifications

• Four-year ABET-accredited Engineering degree and four years of relevant experience with a minimum of two of those years in distribution design. Passing the Fundamentals Exam (FE) can count as six months of relevant experience. An active PE license can replace two years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• PE license is desired.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.