Utilities Design Technician

KCI Technologies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Utility MicroStation / ORD Design Technician to support project deliverables by processing collected data and ensuring quality control in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Sr. Project Manager, you will assist in maintaining data accuracy, coordinating with utility coordinators, and ensuring compliance with NCDOT and company standards while supporting multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of MicroStation / ORD drafting experience.
• Proficiency in MicroStation / ORD or similar drafting software.
• Strong knowledge of utility engineering principles.
• Experience with survey data and geospatial information is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and teamwork.
• Valid Driver’s License; pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Process utility design files from each utility involved, maintain company standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance with NCDOT styles and expectations.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure client-specific requirements and project deadlines are met.
• Perform routine project tasks to support efficient operations.
• Assist with quality control (QC) of client deliverables to ensure accuracy and adherence to KCI standards.
• Monitor / oversee multiple utility coordination projects, perform quality assurance, providing feedback as needed.
• Provide technical and administrative support to team members.
• Conduct initial quality checks on Utility Design / Concepts to ensure proper clearance to perform work without conflict.
• Perform other tasks as needed to support company strategic goals.
• Uphold the company’s vision, mission, and core values.

Skills

MicroStation / ORD drafting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

2+ years relevant drafting experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Geospatial data handling

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 employee’s 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*:

The Utility MicroStation / ORD Design Technician plays a key role in supporting projects by processing collected data, ensuring quality control, and assisting with project deliverables. This position requires strong attention to detail, technical proficiency in MicroStation /ORD and the ability to collaborate with project teams to meet client requirements. Reporting to the Sr. Project Manager, the UC MicroStation / ORD Technician will assist in maintaining data accuracy, working with the utility coordinators, and ensuring compliance with NCDOT and KCI standards.

• Process utility design files from each utility involved with a project, maintain company standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance with NCDOT styles, formats and expectations.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure client-specific requirements and project deadlines are met.
• Perform routine project tasks to support efficient operations.
• Assist with quality control (QC) of client-specific deliverables to ensure accuracy and adherence to KCI standards.
• Monitor / oversee multiple utility coordination projects, perform quality assurance, providing feedback as needed.
• Provide technical and administrative support to team members.
• Conduct initial quality checks on Utility Design / Concepts to make sure all utilities have proper clearance to perform their work without conflict.
• Perform other tasks as needed to support company strategic goals.
• Uphold the company’s vision, mission, and core values related to employees, ethics, safety, integrity, and operational excellence.

• 1-3+ years of MicroStation / ORD drafting experience in utility engineering, utility mapping, utility coordination, or related fields.
• Proficiency in MicroStation / ORD, or similar software for drafting.
• Understanding of utility engineering principles.
• Familiarity with survey data, geospatial information, and field-collected utility data is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with project managers and upper management.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and support multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The job description is not designed to contain a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD.

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:

• Understanding of drafting fundamentals is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite; Photoshop and Google Earth are a plus.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

Valid Driver’s License

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.