Technical Lead - Power Distribution

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 #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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

As the Technical Lead for Power Distribution at KCI, you will oversee the successful execution of engineering projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints. The Technical Lead plays a crucial role in driving project success and maintaining client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Critical functions include developing new client relationships, navigating the contract cycles of new clients, hiring and training employees on new client systems, and driving regional revenue growth. Other technical responsibilities of this position include providing consultation with clients and perspective clients to identify potential power distribution needs, performing system studies, and detailed engineering in the planning of power distribution projects.

 

 

Key Technical Skills Required:

• 10+ years of experience in electrical distribution design industry preferred.
• Experience leading a team of project managers and designers 
• Project Management experience required, with experience in managing and growing a design team.
• Experience in developing and managing project managers.
• Experience managing client expectations and developing business.
• Proposal preparation including scope, schedule and fee. Contract management and billing.
• Strong design knowledge in electrical distribution required. 
• Prepare written technical proposals, assemble teams to meet client criteria, and develop professional relationships.
• This position requires a demonstrated leader with a broad knowledge of the processes required to develop design packages utilizing utility design standards.
• Will be required to train and develop staff.
• Successful candidate should have local client contacts and the ability to bring in business.

 

The key responsibilities of this role include:

 

Client and Project Management:

• Develop business with new and existing clients.
• Manage client relationships.
• Establish project specific scope of services and fees for leadership and client approval.
• Plan, develop, coordinate and direct large projects or engineering programs.
• Supervise technical teams to produce instruments of design, calculations, plans and specifications.
• Conduct research in a variety of areas of scope and complexity related to power generation and power delivery systems.
• Ability and willingness to research and work in different geographies.
• Serve as a staff specialist, applying advanced theories and concepts.
• Assist or lead the development of proposals, negotiations, and presentations.
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