Distribution Designer

K&A Engineering Consulting P.C. (K&A) – is a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection, and collaboration, and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in our industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of. Our company has earned its reputation through challenging work, uncompromising precision and continuous learning and adapting. 

K&A Engineering is a privately held, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. K&A's experience includes all aspects of generation, transmission, substations, distribution, energy efficiency, and distributed energy resource (DER) projects, from planning and environmental and regulatory analyses through engineering and design, construction, program management, project controls, and commissioning. The utility industry is a vast market, and K&A quickly established our name and reputation as a top-tier service provider. We were recently ranked #126 on the Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies and the top engineering firm with a three-year growth rate of 3,166%.

Due to Company growth, we are actively seeking aDistribution Designer to join our team to work with engineers on various distribution projects in Chicago, IL.

• Perform Distribution planning and design services for the design of overhead and underground electric and/or electrical distribution facilities.
• Reviews and/or prepares engineering-quality drawings suitable for construction.
• Perform site visits to inspect measure and verify designs.
• Work packages will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools Work Management Systems (WMS) and other client systems for and completion of construction and maintenance work.
• Assembles contract agreement easement cost estimate and any other necessary documentation associated with the project.
• Assists with load checks investigation of customer complaints and the plans for corrective action when indicated

• Associates Degree in engineering technology or drafting is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in utility
• 2+ years of Distribution line experience
• Proficient with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Strong knowledge with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook Word and Excel.
• Must be able to report to the office on a daily basis, located in Oakbrooke, IL.

The salary range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licenses and certifications; and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.