Electrical Engineer I – Design, Survey & Field Ops

Kapower

Cary (NC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Holidays

Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

K&A Power Group in Cary, NC is seeking an Engineer I to join our team. You will contribute to substation, transmission, and distribution projects, performing design, surveying, and field work as part of a collaborative engineering team.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering with 3+ years’ experience, proficiency in GPS/GIS, AutoCAD, and SAP, and willingness to travel to construction sites. We offer a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent education with 3+ years relevant experience.
Knowledge of GPS & GIS systems and SAP.
Experience with electrical overhead and underground distribution lines.
Ability to travel to construction sites as needed.

Responsibilities

Determine customer needs/facility requirements and prepare feasibility studies including conceptual design and preliminary cost estimates.
Develop final design, cost estimates and schedule.
Prepare equipment and materials specifications.
Support and train junior engineers through mentorship and day-to-day job shadowing.
Prepare AutoCAD drawings for bidding/awards.
Perform field surveys and stakeouts; acquire permits and approvals.
Coordinate design and work processes among customers, contractors, utilities, and municipalities.
Provide surveying and GPS support services including preliminary surveying, layouts, and final surveying maps.