Senior Electrical Engineering Designer

KCI Technologies • Sparks, MD

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About The Position

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 #53 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: Senior Electrical Engineering Designer assists in coordination of engineering projects and helps oversee the phases of design. This positional also helps ensure the successful execution of projects. This role involves performing engineering calculations, interpreting drawings and specifications, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Key Technical Skills Required: Advanced experience supporting clean energy engineering projects, including utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), and other renewable generation facilities from concept development through IFC design packages. Development of detailed electrical design deliverables including one-line diagrams, protection and control (P&C) drawings, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and equipment layouts for power generation and interconnection projects. Ability to perform and support engineering calculations such as load summaries, cable sizing, equipment selection, and integration of electrical study outputs into design documents. Strong understanding of interconnection requirements and the interface between clean generation facilities and utility transmission and substation systems. Coordination with Transmission and Substation engineering teams to align collector systems, interconnection substations, grounding strategies, protection schemes, and utility compliance requirements. Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to support successful project execution and integrated delivery of clean energy and power delivery infrastructure. Experience interpreting engineering drawings, client standards, and technical specifications to develop coordinated and constructible design packages. Familiarity with electrical system study tools and outputs, including PSCAD and PLSCAD, along with load flow, short circuit, and relay coordination analysis, and the ability to translate study results into practical design solutions. Proficiency using AutoCAD and/or Bentley MicroStation for engineering design production and drawing development. Working knowledge of substation physical design principles including equipment arrangement, conduit routing, grounding, cable systems, and constructability considerations. Experience supporting multiple phases of design, including conceptual development, detailed engineering, IFR/IFC packages, construction support, and as-built updates. Field coordination experience includes testing, energization, commissioning, and site walkdowns for clean energy or power delivery projects. Knowledge of applicable codes and standards including IEEE, NEC, ANSI, and utility-specific design criteria. Experience mentoring junior engineers and designers, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development to strengthen team capability and engineering quality.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-Accredited Program
• Strong Proficiency in required design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, or Revit.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good communication and technical writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.
• Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) eligibility

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in part of a major project or in total project.
• Works on all phases of design and is involved in industry related services of a project.
• Perform engineering calculations, interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proposal preparation including scope, schedule and fee.
• Assist in written technical proposals.
• Develop professional relationships through active participation in industry associations and community involvement.
• Coordinate the work of multiple engineering disciplines and perform drafting/CADD work as needed.
• Strong design knowledge required.
• Ability to train and develop less experienced staff.
• Conduct site visits to gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs.
• Review and approve shop drawings and ensure that they meet project requirements.
• Read and interpret technical documents necessary for job performance.
• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required to ensure project success.
• Attend bi-weekly (or more frequent, as necessary) meetings with the project team to discuss project progress and tasks.
• Ensure that all projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements and operate within specified budget parameters.
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting project scope.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization targets.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Complete other duties as required or assigned.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior