Engineering Designer - Energy

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 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*:

 

The Energy-Engineering Designer (Engineering Designer) will design and prepare drawings for various utility projects including natural gas, power, transmission, distribution, substation, clean generation and energy storage projects. The Engineering Designer will work closely under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, contributing to engineering calculations, drafting, and coordination of multiple engineering disciplines. This role requires a knowledge of engineering principals, MicroStation, AutoCAD, GIS systems, pole loading or other specialty software, as well as strong communication, technical writing skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

 

Key Technical Skills:

• Proficient in MicroStation, AutoCAD, or Revit for preparing detailed engineering drawings across disciplines.
• Ability to develop and modify plans in alignment with utility design standards and project requirements.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms for spatial data analysis and infrastructure planning.
• Experience with pole loading software (e.g., Pole foreman, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc).
• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, with a solid foundation in core engineering principles.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience supporting energy-utility-related projects.
• Competence in developing design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for preparing technical reports, design documentation, and data tracking tools.
• Capable of producing accurate and concise technical writing to support project deliverables and communication.
• Experience conducting site visits, collecting accurate field data through measurements, sketches, and photographs, and the ability to translate field data into actionable engineering inputs.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage drawings, revisions, and project documentation across multiple tasks.
• Ability to track project milestones and deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients.
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams and contributing to a collaborative project environment.
• Capable of coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines (e.g., electrical, civil, structural) to develop integrated design packages.
• Experience supporting project meetings, team coordination, meeting minutes, and sub-consultant collaboration.
• Ability to ensure design compliance with industry codes, project standards, and