Electrical Distribution Designer I — Field & Office

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

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Engineer Designer I to design electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground layouts, while supporting simple development projects.

The role blends office design work with field data collection and interaction with clients and construction crews. You will produce distribution drawings and BOMs, perform cable and transformer calculations, and learn through mentorship in a safety‑conscious team.

Qualifications

• Four-year ABET-accredited Engineering degree.
• FE/EIT preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment; background and motor vehicle checks may be required based on the position.

Responsibilities

• Producing electric distribution design drawings and BOM for simple projects.
• Performing field data collection using standard tools and processes and performing necessary project-specific inspections accurately and efficiently.
• Becoming familiar with technical analysis, 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 the role to prevent dangerous situations and mitigate hazards during the office and field portion of the 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 a Driver and Assessor Learner.
• Working under close supervision for mentorship, guidance and training.

Skills

CAD Experience

Power Distribution experience

Pole Analysis software

WMS experience

Understanding of Electrical Components

Circuit knowledge

Advanced distribution techniques

Conduit systems

Reliability schemes

Field and work zone safety

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

FE/EIT preferred

Tools

Maximo

Job description

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Engineer Designer I to design electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground layouts, while supporting simple development projects.

The role blends office design work with field data collection and interaction with clients and construction crews. You will produce distribution drawings and BOMs, perform cable and transformer calculations, and learn through mentorship in a safety‑conscious team.