Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled
Distribution Engineer I to join our team at K&A Power Group in
Oakbrook, IL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Role Expectations: - Perform Overhead and Underground distribution design for residential and commercial customers on 1 and 3 phase lines
- Create and implement medium and long-term plans for the distribution system, considering load relief, capacity, asset management, and the integration of large-scale distributed energy resources (DER).
- Performing pole loading analysis using Pole Foreman based on the ComEd C-Standards and Design in TED GIS based on the job scope.
- Ordering Bill of Materials in Asset Suite 8 (AS8).
- Generating Joint Work Agreement (JWA) and creating Real Estate Engagement Form (REEF) based on the job scope.
- Participates in department planning, field/site walkdowns, and attend meetings/conference calls, when required.
- Performs assignments while acting independently and manage multi-projects at the same time.
- Provide engineer judgments based on copious research and study of applicable design and construction standards
What we're looking for: - Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- Detailed Oriented
- Knowledge in the following software's T.E.D, Asset Suite, Cedis, CDOT
- Knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices
- Two or more years of professional engineering experience
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
- Provide input for engineering workflow and Quality Assurance & Quality Check (QA/QC) process when required.
- Experience using AutoCAD and/or Bentley MicroStation
- Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
- Detailed knowledge of applicable Design and Construction standards, codes methods, and practices unique to areas of expertise.
- Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues.
Pay Range $70,000-110,000/year Why Join K&A? People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.
Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.
Recognition & Growth: We've earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Check out our career page for more information! The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, 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.
