TD Designer I, II, III, IV

Job Title
TD Designer

Requisition
DIS00YA

Department
Design Services - Topeka Operations Center

Location
Topeka, KS

Pay Range

TD Designer I: $57,300 - $71,600

TD Designer II: $59,500 - $74,400

TD Designer III: $68,500 - $85,600

TD Designer IV: $77,000 - $96,200

Scheduled Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Additional hours as specified)

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Under minimal direction, the TD Designer meets with customers to assess electrical needs, define requirements, and outline expectations of the design and construction processes before estimating materials, labor and costs for installation, modification, and maintenance of electric infrastructure. Once optimal designs are developed, TD Designers coordinate permitting, material orders, real‑estate acquisition, utility coordination, and engineering approvals from company, city, county, state, and consultant engineers.

Education and Experience Requirements
A high school education is required. A bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or related field, and/or two years of related experience is highly preferred. Related experience includes background in construction and maintenance of distribution assets and facilities, project management, or electrical construction.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required

Customer service and public relations

Problem‑solving

Planning, organizing, and time management

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Stress management

Written and verbal communication

Strong in mathematics

Technical reading

Electrical theory (preferred)

Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to perform the physical activities of the job.

Training Program Overview
Upon hire, individual will be assigned a training mentor and enrolled in the Evergy Design Tech Training Program. This program consists of 8,000 hours of on‑the‑job learning involving workbook progression, exams (written and verbal), and cross‑training with applicable departments.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required
Valid driver's license required. Prior to being considered for an interview, the applicant will be required to pass the EEI prequalification test.

Working Conditions
70% of work is performed in an office with 30% in the field. Occasional travel to other locations within the Company and overnight travel may be required. Position may require work beyond normal working hours depending on workload, project deadlines, and service restoration efforts. Must have excellent work record, including performance evaluations, and attendance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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