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KDM Engineering, Chicago, IL, United States


Summary KDM Engineering is searching for an Electric Utility Distribution Designer to perform detailed designs of overhead and /or underground electric utility systems. This work includes the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates for review and approval by the Senior Design staff client Design staff and engineers.

Salary Range:

$60,000 – $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Job Responsibilities

Design and prepare independently, construction documents related to overhead, underground facilities associated with electric distribution systems and telecommunication networks and infrastructure following client standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.

Contact landowners and/or their agents, to obtain appropriate permissions and approvals for new utility infrastructure to be installed.

Apply the client’s standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing layouts of overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities and telecommunication facilities.

Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.

Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.

Utilize client and Company information systems to track and update design activities

Have a working knowledge of the practices and procedures pertaining to technical matters in electric distribution design.

Document controls.

Desired Skills and Experience

Electric Distribution Design

Electrical Engineering

GIS Systems

Work Management Systems (Asset Suite 8, WMIS, Passport)

Pole Loading/Conductor Sag analysis (Pole foreman/O-Calc/SpidaCalc)

Preparation of cost estimates, specifications, evaluations, and requisitions.

Perform distribution system design calculations.

Coordinate design deliverables to meet project schedules.

Acquire field data necessary to prepare the appropriate design

NESC clearance and loading specifications

Plan and Profile Design

Qualifications

Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) and Certification in AutoCAD

Proficiency in AutoCad, Civil3D

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

3-5 years’ experience in Utility Design & underground cable and Conduit experience.

Ability to handle contacts with clients and other agencies in connection with project design responsibilities.

Excellent written and oral communication

Familiarity with basic computer software and operating systems.

Additional Requirements

Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Possess a valid Driver’s License

Why Choose KDM? Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For annually for seven years.

Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

Top Reasons to Work for Us

Challenging and Meaningful Work

Competitive Base Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Company Paid Holidays

Great Work-Life Balance

Fun and Flexible Work Environment

Organization with People-First Mentality

Dynamic Leadership Team

A Culture that Values Your Input

Full List of Benefits & Perks

Positive team environment

Competitive salaries

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

Training and professional development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances

Paid time-off.

Paid holidays.

Volunteer leave

HSA

Transit program

Parental and maternity leave

Supportive management

Professional development assistance

team-building outings

Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour

Meditation space, Wellness room, and nursing mothers’ room

Equal Employment Opportunity KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Join us in re-engineering the future, together!

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