Engineer Technologist VI

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%.
Job Overview:
Due to Client growth, we are actively seeking Engineering Technologist IV to join our Engineering team in Greensboro, North Carolina.
This position entails reviewing and approving design work for improvements and upgrades to Distribution Systems from the substation to the customer. Experience with Distribution Design include reconductoring and underground cable replacements. It also includes meeting with engineering firms, contractor specialists and contractors in the field. Responding to questions during construction of the upgrade to the system.
This position is Hybrid and will require frequent trips to the field.
Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with some supervision.
• Workers are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches.
• Conducts engineering and related studies.
• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) 5 years of experience
• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) or (2 to 4) years of experience
• Five to Ten (5 to 10) years of equivalent experience with no degree.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management.
• Knowledge of Maximo application suite alternatives-
  • UpKeep Asset Operations Platform.
  • SAP ERP Suite - EAM.
  • IFS Cloud.
  • E-Business Suite - Enterprise Asset Management.
  • eMaint CMMS.
  • MVP One.
  • Ramco Enterprise Asset Management.
  • Fiix CMMS.
• Candidates must be able to answer these 3 Questions to be considered for this position:
  • Describe the 4-years of distribution (and/or construction, engineering) experience reflected in resume
  • Do you have Maximo experience- yes or no? If not, have you worked previously with any work management systems?:
  • Describe previous customer service experience; include total years of experience:
• Hybrid position, in office and in the field, must be able to have transportation to sites.

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.