Distribution Engineering Designer I

KCI Technologies•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Distribution Engineering Designer I (DED I) is the entry-level position in the DED career track, with progression based on time in grade and performance. The role provides foundational experience in electrical distribution system design, including overhead and underground circuits for joint use, lighting, and commercial, industrial, and residential development. The designer uses technical engineering calculations and analysis, together with accurate field data collection, to complete designs. The DED I creates simple design projects and supports others on more complex projects, with some independence, while working under close supervision for mentorship, guidance, and training. The position involves interaction with clients, customers, and construction crews to advance projects. It primarily takes place in an office, with significant field work that may involve inclement weather and exposure to insects, animals, and vegetation. The employee may assist with storm restoration at a level appropriate to their experience and may serve on a local or travel storm response team as a Driver and Assessor Learner.

Requirements

Four-year degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
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 preferred.
CAD experience.
Power distribution experience.
Pole analysis software experience.
WMS experience, such as Maximo.
Understanding of electrical components and circuit knowledge.
Knowledge of advanced distribution techniques, including switchgear and capacitor banks.
Knowledge of conduit systems.
Advancing knowledge of reliability schemes.
Field and work-zone safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

Produce electric distribution design drawings and bills of material for construction of 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.
Learn applicable client construction standards, construction and workflow processes, and customer charging guidelines.
Generate permitting and other supporting project documentation as needed.
Recognize distribution-system hazards and take steps to prevent dangerous situations and mitigate hazards in office and field work.
Look out for the safety of others, attend scheduled safety meetings, and follow driving and site-hazard identification, mitigation, and reporting training.
Assist with storm restoration when requested and at a level appropriate to experience; may work on a local or travel storm response team as a Driver and Assessor Learner.
Interact with clients, customers, and construction crews to progress projects.