Energy - Sr. Designer I

KCI; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Family friendly benefits

Collaborative working environment

Training and mentoring

Employee ownership

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Designer I (Sr DTI) to design utility systems, lead field data collection, and manage projects with increasing independence. The role balances office work with significant field exposure in varied conditions.

You will produce CAD drawings, prepare material lists, mentor peers, and manage permitting while engaging clients for additional opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 years relevant work experience.
• Associate’s Degree with 8 years of work experience.
• Valid driver’s license required for field roles.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating a high-level of expertise in performing and instructing field data collection and project-specific inspection techniques.
• Producing high-quality computer-aided design drawings and material lists for assigned projects.
• Providing guidance and training to peers and designers as assigned by supervision.
• Ensuring all necessary communications are documented on projects designed as required by training.
• Maintaining a thorough and complete understanding of the permitting process.
• Communicating with clients to request additional work or project opportunities to maintain ongoing engagement and service continuity.

Skills

CAD Experience

Power Distribution

Pole Analysis software

Maximo/WMS

Electrical components knowledge

Circuit knowledge

Advanced distribution techniques

Conduit systems

Reliability schemes

Field and workzone safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 years relevant work experience

Associate’s Degree with 8 years of work experience

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 employees 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

Job Summary: The Senior Designer I (Sr DTI) position is the sixth level in the Designer career track. This career track is tasked with providing designs for utility systems including but not limited to: Overhead and underground circuits for joint use, lighting, and commercial, industrial and residential development and gas and generation systems. This track is also responsible for field data collection and assists with storm restoration when requested. This role involves managing assigned design projects of varying complexity, permit documentation and providing support to others for assigned projects with independence. The Sr DTI will directly communicate with clients to request additional work or project opportunities in addition to tracking progress of 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.

Key Technical Skills Required:

• CAD Experience
• Power Distribution Expereince
• Pole Analysis software
• WMS experience (ex. Maximo)
• Understanding of Electrical Components
• Circuit knowledge of electrical components
• Advanced distribution technicques (switchgear, cap bank)
• Conduit systems
• Advancing knowledge of reliability schemes
• Field and workzone safety

Your key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating a high-level of expertise in performing and instructing field data collection and project-specific inspection techniques.
• Producing high-quality computer-aided design drawings and material lists for assigned projects.
• Providing guidance and training to peers and designers as assigned by supervision.
• Ensuring all necessary communications are documented on projects designed as required by training.
• Maintaining a thorough and complete understanding of the permitting process.
• Communicating with clients to request additional work or project opportunities to maintain ongoing engagement and service continuity.

This role will work without consistent guidance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and ten years relevant work experience, or an Associate’s Degree and eight years of work experience.
• Valid driver’s license required for field-oriented roles.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.