TD Designer

Evergy; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is seeking a TD Designer in Wichita, KS, to meet with customers, assess electrical needs, and outline design expectations before estimating materials, labor, and costs for installation and maintenance of electric infrastructure.

The role involves coordinating permitting, real estate, utility coordination, and engineering approvals with city, county, state, and consultant engineers, while working under minimal direction.

Qualifications

• High school education is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or related field, and/or two years of related experience is highly preferred.
• Related experience includes construction and maintenance of distribution assets and facilities, project management, or electrical construction.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to assess electrical needs and outline design expectations; estimate materials, labor and costs for installation, modification and maintenance.
• Coordinate permitting, material orders, real-estate acquisition, utility coordination and engineering approvals from company, city, county, state, and consultant engineers.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Planning & time mgmt

MS Office

Stress management

Written & verbal communication

Mathematics

Technical reading

Electrical theory

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or related field

Job description

Scheduled Work Hours:

Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Additional hours as specified)

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Under minimal direction, the TD Designer meets with customers to assess electrical needs, define requirements, and outline expectations of the design and construction processes before estimating materials, labor and costs for installation, modification, and maintenance of electric infrastructure. Once optimal designs are developed, TD Designers coordinate permitting, material orders, real‑estate acquisition, utility coordination, and engineering approvals from company, city, county, state, and consultant engineers.

Education and Experience Requirements:

A high school education is required. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or related field, and/or two years of related experience is highly preferred. Related experience includes background in construction and maintenance of distribution assets and facilities, project management, or electrical construction.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Customer service and public relations
• Problem-solving
• Planning, organizing, and time management
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Stress management
• Written and verbal communication
• Strong in mathematics
• Technical reading
• Electrical theory (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to perform the physical activities of the job.

Training Program Overview:

Upon hire, individual will be assigned a training mentor and enrolled in the Evergy Distribution Designer Training Program. This program consists of 6,000 hours of on the job learning involving workbook progression, exams (written and verbal), and cross‑training with applicable departments.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Valid driver’s license required.
Prior to being considered for an interview, the applicant will be required to pass the EEI prequalification test.

Working Conditions:

70% of work is performed in an office with 30% in the field. Occasional travel to other locations within the Company and overnight travel may be required. Position may require work beyond normal working hours depending on workload, project deadlines, and service restoration efforts. Must have excellent work record, including performance evaluations, and attendance.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.