Sr. Utility Designer

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 #48 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 50 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.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

20 years of experience performing, understanding and complying with Verizon Copper and Fiber Outside Plant (OSP) Design and project documentation standards (i.e. land base maps, assessor maps, Verizon OSP records, etc.) is preferred

Network Transformation. •Planning (establishment of feeder routes, FDA cabinet locations, distribution routes & boundaries.) •Transparent LAN Service (TLS) •Design Engineering (feeder and distribution layouts to be redlined on base maps showing all requirements associated with OSP distribution).

Candidate will be expected to work closely with Practice Leader and project managers to keep improving KCI's experience in telecommunications network design, particularly in the Delaware and Pennsylvania area.

Candidate will be expected to perform technical process' involving advanced OSP telecommunication design.

Candidate will be expected to review and interpret design manuals and details from local jurisdictions and will ensure project compliance with KCI's ISO requirements.

Candidate will be expected to applied his/her advanced knowledge of engineering standards, practices, methods and techniques, in-depth assessment of network application, network modeling and network transformation and distributed antenna system (DAS) designs.

A solid background of reliability, commitment to task and project completion and success is required.

Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

HS diploma or GED required. BS degree preferred or equivalent years of experience.

Minimum of 4 - 8 years of experience.

Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Performance Expectations

Complete Annual Individual Training Program

Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence

Comply with all KCI policies and procedures

Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements

Complete other duties as required/assigned

Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(80-85% typical)

Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks

Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope

Consult and coordinate with other practices as required

Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters

Compare field data to design plans

Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes and photographs as needed

Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for review and approval

Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval

Read and interpret technical documents needed for performance of job

Review and approve shop drawings

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.

Full-Time Regular - 40 hours