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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 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.

Job Summary:  The Designer III (DT III) position is the third level in the Designer career track.  This career track is tasked with providing designs for utility systems including but not limited to:  Overhead and underground circuits for joint use, lighting, and commercial, industrial and residential development and gas and generation systems.  This track is also responsible for field data collection and assists with storm restoration when requested.  This role involves handling moderately complex design projects and providing support to others for more complex projects with more independence than the DT II.  The DT III will have interactions with clients/customers and construction crews to progress their projects.

This position primarily involves working in an office environment.  There is an expectation of significant field work, which may include exposure to inclement weather conditions such as extreme heat/cold, high humidity, rain, snow and icy conditions.

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
• Advancing knowledge of reliability schemes
• Field and work zone safety

Your key responsibilities include:

• Independently performing field data collection and project-specific inspections for moderately complex projects, accurately and efficiently.
• Producing high-quality computer-aided design drawings and a list of materials needed for the construction of simple projects and providing support required by supervision for more complex tasks.
• Ensuring all necessary communications are documented on projects designed as required by training.
• Providing guidance and training to peers and newer designers for simple projects.
• Producing permitting documentation, as needed, independently.
• Demonstrating the ability to communicate with clients and participating in site meetings with oversight.

This role will work independently, but under supervision for mentorship, guidance and training.

High School Diploma or equivalent, and four years relevant work experience, or an Associate’s Degree and three year of relevant work experience.

Valid driver’s license.