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What is a Katapult engineer?

Katapult Engineers are professionals who work on developing, maintaining, and optimizing the Katapult platform, which is a cloud hosting and infrastructure service. Their responsibilities often include designing scalable systems, automating deployments, ensuring platform reliability, and supporting customers with technical issues. Katapult Engineers typically need strong knowledge of cloud technologies, networking, and DevOps practices. They play a crucial role in ensuring the Katapult platform runs smoothly and efficiently for users.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Katapult engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Katapult Engineer, you need a solid background in software development, cloud infrastructure, and container orchestration, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with Kubernetes, Helm, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset help individuals excel in this dynamic, team-driven environment. These skills and qualities are crucial for building resilient cloud-native applications and ensuring reliable, scalable deployments in modern IT landscapes.

What are some common challenges faced by engineers working at Katapult engineering, and how can new hires best prepare for them?

Engineers at Katapult Engineering often work on multidisciplinary projects that require close collaboration between software, mechanical, and electrical teams. One common challenge is quickly adapting to evolving project requirements and integrating feedback from various stakeholders. New hires can best prepare by familiarizing themselves with agile development methodologies, honing their communication skills, and staying open to continuous learning. Embracing a proactive approach to problem-solving and seeking guidance from experienced colleagues can also help ease the transition into the team's dynamic work environment.

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Power Distribution Designer - #2881.20

Wade Trim

Taylor, MI • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Wade Trim rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 452 rated engineering

Job description

What We Offer:
 
Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.
 
Position Description:

This position requires a basic knowledge of computers and a more than basic knowledge of Katapult, ikeGPS, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, or other similar programs is required. The candidate must also be comfortable working in the field occasionally and must be self-motivated and able to work well with others.
Typical responsibilities include:
  • Develop and train a Make Ready team
  • Ensure project team has the knowledge and tools to complete tasks
  • Manage resources to successfully deliver project to client on time and under budget while meeting or exceeding client expectations
  • Execute and/or lead execution of projects
  • Attend client, staff, and project meetings
  • Travel to job sites for weeks at a time for project execution, training, or quality purposes
  • Ability to coordinate and design joint use pole attachments and make ready recommendations
  • Coordinate with Engineering team members regarding overall aerial processes ensuring accuracy, completeness, and delivery of all work
  • Coordinate with team to determine appropriate scope of pole installs including; NESC standards for cable 
  • attachments, spacing and midspans regulations, and utility pole owner regulations
  • Gather appropriate information from field collection process to identify pole owners and complete the necessary application process
  • Ability to perform various field inspections, site walks, Katapult pole collections, etc.
  • Ability to identify existing pole conditions which include electrical equipment, pole configurations, and third party attachers
  • Ability to work within pole collection software such as Katapult, IKE, SPIDAcalc, O-Calc, and other similar applications
  • Read and understand construction prints, documents, and make ready summaries
  • Ability to create a 3-dimensional model of poles in O-Calc and SPIDAcalc to provide results to ensure safe and proper attachment to power and telecommunication poles
  • Review utility poles and field notes to determine most accurate make ready solution
  • Perform structural loading calculations using O-Calc or SPIDAcalc in accordance with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and pole owner protocol through inventory and analysis of pole type and class, riser details, attached facility type including weight and diameters, span footages, drip loops, etc.
  • Review proposed aerial projects and determine the overall cost analysis of the project; recommend the project to be conducted aerial or underground
  • Provide solutions for poles that fail pole loading or are not good candidates for new attachments
  • Ability to create make ready summaries for various pole owner requirements
  • Maintain a safe working environment
Education:
  •  High school diploma 
  • 2+ years of experience 
Skills/Experience:
  • Engineering administrative experience or field engineering experience is required
  • Experience using Katapult, ikeGPS, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, or other similar programs is required
About Wade Trim:
 
Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We've been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.
 
Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm's future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.
 
To solve our clients' toughest challenges, we've devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients' needs.
 
Wade Trim's success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.
 
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
 
Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim's People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.
 
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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