KCI Technologies, Inc.
Distribution Engineering Designer II
KCI Technologies, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Overview
Distribution Engineering Designer II
Job Location: US-SC-Greenville
The Distribution Engineering Designer II (DED II) is the second level of the DED career track, with progression based on time in grade and performance. This role designs electrical distribution systems including overhead and underground circuits for joint use, lighting, and commercial, industrial, and residential development. The DED II uses technical skills and accurate field data collection to complete design work, may assist with storm restoration when requested, and provides support to others with more complex projects. The role often interacts with clients/customers and construction crews to progress projects.
Note: This position primarily involves an office environment with significant field work and potential exposure to inclement weather, insects, animals, and vegetation.
Duties, Responsibilities & Other Key Technical Skills Required:
CAD Experience
Power Distribution experience
Pole Analysis software
WMS experience (ex. Maximo)
Understanding of Electrical Components
Circuit knowledge of electrical components
Advanced distribution techniques (switchgear, cap bank)
Conduit systems
Field and work zone safety
Your key responsibilities include:
Producing electric distribution design drawings and Bill Of Material (BOM) necessary for the construction of moderate complexity projects.
Performing field data collection using standard tools, methods and processes and performing necessary project-specific inspections accurately and efficiently.
Becoming familiar with defined technical skills which can include cable pulling calculations, cable voltage drop calculations, transformer loading calculations, and pole loading analysis calculations.
Gaining familiarity with client construction standards, construction and workflow processes, and customer charging guidelines, as required.
Generating permitting and other project supporting documentation, as needed.
Understanding the hazards and dangers of the distribution system and how to navigate their role to prevent dangerous situations and mitigate hazards during the office and field portion of their role.
Actively looking out for others' safety in all aspects of this work.
Attending and engaging in scheduled safety meetings and adhering to driving and site hazard identification, mitigation and reporting training.
Incumbents will have the ability to work on a storm response local or travel team as an Assessor and Team Lead Learner.
This role will work under some supervision for mentorship, guidance and training.
Qualifications
Four-year ABET-accredited Engineering degree and two years of relevant experience. Passing the Fundamentals Exam (FE) can count as six months of relevant experience.
FE is desired.
Valid driver's license required.
Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
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.
We are an employee-owned firm delivering engineering, consulting and construction services to clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader and fosters an entrepreneurial spirit among employee-owners.
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Job Location: US-SC-Greenville
The Distribution Engineering Designer II (DED II) is the second level of the DED career track, with progression based on time in grade and performance. This role designs electrical distribution systems including overhead and underground circuits for joint use, lighting, and commercial, industrial, and residential development. The DED II uses technical skills and accurate field data collection to complete design work, may assist with storm restoration when requested, and provides support to others with more complex projects. The role often interacts with clients/customers and construction crews to progress projects.
Note: This position primarily involves an office environment with significant field work and potential exposure to inclement weather, insects, animals, and vegetation.
Duties, Responsibilities & Other Key Technical Skills Required:
CAD Experience
Power Distribution experience
Pole Analysis software
WMS experience (ex. Maximo)
Understanding of Electrical Components
Circuit knowledge of electrical components
Advanced distribution techniques (switchgear, cap bank)
Conduit systems
Field and work zone safety
Your key responsibilities include:
Producing electric distribution design drawings and Bill Of Material (BOM) necessary for the construction of moderate complexity projects.
Performing field data collection using standard tools, methods and processes and performing necessary project-specific inspections accurately and efficiently.
Becoming familiar with defined technical skills which can include cable pulling calculations, cable voltage drop calculations, transformer loading calculations, and pole loading analysis calculations.
Gaining familiarity with client construction standards, construction and workflow processes, and customer charging guidelines, as required.
Generating permitting and other project supporting documentation, as needed.
Understanding the hazards and dangers of the distribution system and how to navigate their role to prevent dangerous situations and mitigate hazards during the office and field portion of their role.
Actively looking out for others' safety in all aspects of this work.
Attending and engaging in scheduled safety meetings and adhering to driving and site hazard identification, mitigation and reporting training.
Incumbents will have the ability to work on a storm response local or travel team as an Assessor and Team Lead Learner.
This role will work under some supervision for mentorship, guidance and training.
Qualifications
Four-year ABET-accredited Engineering degree and two years of relevant experience. Passing the Fundamentals Exam (FE) can count as six months of relevant experience.
FE is desired.
Valid driver's license required.
Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
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.
We are an employee-owned firm delivering engineering, consulting and construction services to clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader and fosters an entrepreneurial spirit among employee-owners.
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