Power Distribution Design Engineer

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

Job summary

HKA Enterprises, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Power Distribution Design Engineer responsible for writing work orders, field data collection one day per week, and data entry into design systems under supervision.

You will apply technical expertise to identify and resolve power distribution issues, plan and monitor activities, prepare reports, and collaborate with team members to achieve project goals. This is an in-person role with opportunities to develop leadership within a small team.

Qualifications

• Technical Associates degree or 2+ years of relevant power distribution experience.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, team-oriented and customer oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Write work orders and manage multiple orders concurrently.
• Spend about one day per week in the field gathering data.
• Enter data into design systems and supervise assigned work.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve power distribution issues.
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule and monitor activities to meet goals.
• Prepare thorough reports, calculations and sketches; conduct studies.
• Develop positive working relationships and communicate effectively.
• Maintain accurate records and files and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Power distribution experience (2+ yrs)

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

Technical Associates degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

The Power Distribution Design Engineer applies developing technical expertise to solve simple problems, and leadership skills to provide oversight of work in relations to power distribution, their specific area of developing expertise, with close supervision. Workers are expected to develop skill in their field of study and can work with some degree of independence. This position is to write work orders and will require handling numerous work order simultaneously. Candidates will spend approximately one day a week in the field taking gathering data. The remainder of time will be spent entering data into design systems and managing work assigned to them. Applies technical expertise in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems related to power distribution. Ensure accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities. Beginning level of knowledge in preparing thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches. Conducts engineering and related studies. Strive to continually improve job related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance. Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files. Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Qualifications:

Technical Associates degree, OR 2+ years of relevant power distribution experience. Proficient user of computer applications, particularly MS Office and AutoCAD. Experience in the utility industry. Understanding of project management principles. Self-Motivated, work independently, team-oriented, customer oriented, Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Job Type:

Full-time Experience: Power Distribution Design: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person #DAK Job Type: Full-time Experience: Power Distribution: 1 year (Preferred)BOUD: 1 year (Required)Poleforeman: 1 year (Required)