Substation Practice Leader

Overview

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 employees 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 #50 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

The Practice Leader is a highly organized and experienced individual who assumes a pivotal role in the day-to-day leadership, technical oversight, financial management, marketing, coordination, collaboration, team building, mentoring, and staff development of the Substation team. This individual provides leadership in the execution of structural engineering associated with substation and power delivery projects, including substation design, equipment foundations, control buildings, transmission support structures, and related utility infrastructure. The role supports multidisciplinary coordination, drives technical quality, constructability, and operational consistency, and fosters strong client relationships while supporting the strategic growth and long-term development of the practice. The Practice Leader also supports evolving market needs associated with grid modernization, DER integration, resiliency, utility advisory services, interconnection strategies, behind-the-meter power solutions, and power infrastructure supporting large energy users and data center developments.

 

Your key responsibilities include:

Technical:

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the Substation practice, ensuring consistency, quality, constructability, and alignment with organizational objectives and client expectations.
• Lead the execution and oversight of complex structural engineering efforts associated with substations, transmission infrastructure, utility modernization, and power delivery projects from planning through implementation.
• Serve as a senior technical lead and subject matter expert for structural design associated with substation, equipment foundations, control buildings, transmission support structures, seismic considerations, and related utility infrastructure.
• Guide structural engineering approaches, design standards, quality assurance processes, and technical methodologies across substation and power delivery projects.
• Support the development and review of engineering deliverables including structural calculations, design packages, construction drawings, technical specifications, foundation designs, structural assessments, and construction support documentation.
• Provide leadership in utility coordination, constructability reviews, site development integration, outage coordination considerations, and multidisciplinary project execution for utility and energy clients.
• Lead technical risk evaluation and resolution of complex structural and project execution challenges affecting scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering standards, design efficiency, quality control, project execution, and emerging technologies within