Distribution Engineering Designer I

KCI Technologies Inc.•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Distribution Engineering Designer I (DED I) is the entry level of KCI's DED career track, with progression based on time in grade and performance. The role provides foundational experience in electrical distribution system design, producing designs for overhead and underground circuits for joint use, lighting, and commercial, industrial, and residential development. The designer uses technical engineering calculations and analysis alongside accurate field data collection to complete design work. The position creates simple design projects and supports more complex projects with some independence, interacting with clients, customers, and construction crews to advance projects. Storm restoration support may be requested at a level appropriate to the employee's experience. The position primarily involves work in an office, with significant field work that may involve inclement weather, including extreme heat or cold, high humidity, rain, snow, and icy conditions. Field work may also expose employees to insects, animals, and vegetation. The role works under close supervision for mentorship, guidance, and training, and may participate on a local or travel storm response team as a Driver and Assessor Learner.

Requirements

Four-year ABET-accredited engineering degree.
Valid driver's license.
Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment.
Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based on the position.

Nice To Haves

FE/EIT.

Responsibilities

Produce electric distribution design drawings and bills of material (BOM) needed to construct simple projects.
Collect field data using standard tools and processes, and perform project-specific inspections accurately and efficiently.
Develop familiarity with technical analyses, including cable-pulling, cable-voltage-drop, transformer-loading, and pole-loading calculations.
Become familiar with client construction standards, construction and workflow processes, and customer charging guidelines as required.
Generate permitting and other supporting project documentation as needed.
Understand electrical distribution system hazards and navigate the role to prevent dangerous situations and mitigate hazards during office and field work.
Actively look out for the safety of others.
Attend scheduled safety meetings and follow driving and site-hazard identification, mitigation, and reporting training.
Provide storm response support as a Driver and Assessor Learner on a local or travel team when applicable.