Electrical Engineer

KDM Engineering; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

KDM Engineering is seeking a Distribution Engineer II – Electric Utilities to contribute expertise to an expanding Philadelphia project. The role covers design development, equipment layouts, construction drawings, and BOMs for utility distribution projects, coordinating with clients and teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The position requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, TED, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering degree.
• 4+ years of prior industry experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, TED, and MS Office.
• Knowledge of PPL Electric Utilities standards preferred.
• Ability to interpret and analyze customer drawings and load letters.

Responsibilities

• Design development, equipment layouts, construction drawings and bills of materials.
• Proficiency in power engineering theories and principles.
• Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives and prepare recommendations.
• Understand power distribution systems and interface with multiple teams.
• Demonstrate project management skills and strong communication.

Skills

Design development

Equipment layouts

Project management

Power distribution

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

TED

Microsoft Office

Job description

Distribution Engineer II – Electric Utilities

Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as an Distribution Engineer II – Electric Utilities by joining the KDM Engineering team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm specializing in electric, substation, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering design and support services.

As part of our continued growth, we're expanding our presence in Philadelphia with a new office and an exciting utility project. We're looking for anDistribution Engineer II – Electric Utilitiesto help support this expansion and contribute to impactful infrastructure projects.

The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for design development, equipment layouts, construction drawings, and bills of materials for utility distribution projects involving new and existing infrastructure. This role works closely with construction crews, clients, and internal teams to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000.00 per year

Responsibilities:

• Design development, equipment layouts, construction drawings and bill of materials
• Proficiency of power engineering theories and principles.
• Proficiency of practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing recommendations.
• Understanding of power distribution systems.
• Ability to understand complex initiatives across multiple teams/platforms.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Quantitative and analytical skill set.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing demands.
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Engineering field.

Requirements:

• BS Electrical Engineering degree.
• 4+ years of prior industry experience.
• Proficient in the use of all software needed to produce quality electrical design drawings such as AutoCAD, TED, Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of PPL Electric Utilities standards and distribution design practices is preferred.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must be able to interpret and analyze customer's electrical, architectural, and structural drawings, one-line diagram and load letters.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Why Choose KDM:

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

Top Reasons to Work for Us:

• Challenging and Meaningful Work
• Company Paid Holidays
• Great Work-Life Balance
• Fun and Flexible Work Environment
• Organization with People-First Mentality
• Dynamic Leadership Team
• A Culture that Values Your Input

Full List of Benefits & Perks:

• Positive team environment
• Growth opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurancesPaid time-off.
• Paid holidays.
• Volunteer leave
• HSA and HRA
• Parental and maternity leave
• Supportive management

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.