KCI

Utility Designer

KCI  •  New Jersey (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

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 employee’s 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 #53 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 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.

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.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

The Utility Designer is responsible for creating precise and detailed construction drawings and designs using AutoCAD and other relevant software. This role emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and adherence to safe working practices while ensuring compliance with company policies and ISO standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and draft construction drawings using Microstation(or other required software), ensuring they meet the required standards for approval by federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Canidate should have a strong understanding of Outside Plant Engineering and Facilities. Including fiber optic cable, copper cable, terminals, lite span systems
  • Proficiency with:
    • vBuild
    • Canvans
    • IDDS
    • ICGS Web
    • Leis
  • Work with a team of drafters and designers under the supervision of a project manager to support the practice.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures, ensuring projects meet ISO compliance requirements.
  • Strive to achieve or exceed the budgeted individual utilization target.
  • Complete all assigned tasks on time, within budget, and in accordance with the project scope.
  • Compare field data to base plans to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Collect necessary data, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs, to support project needs.
  • Size and specify design requirements, ensuring all design aspects meet project and regulatory standards.
  • Complete other duties as required or assigned.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The job description is not designed to contain a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required:

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Strong knowledge and proficiency in Microstation.

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:

  • Understanding of drafting fundamentals is preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Suite; Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat and Google Earth are a plus.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

Valid Driver’s License

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

KCI

About KCI

KCI is a 100-percent employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States and beyond. Our multi-disciplined service offerings allow us to provide exceptional turnkey expertise to federal, state and local government agencies, as well as institutional and private-sector clients. More than 2,000 employee-owners, working from offices across the United States, offer technical expertise in transportation, resource management, environmental, telecommunications, utilities, facilities, and construction management.

At KCI, we apply knowledge, determination and skill to create a more interconnected, livable world—a society that connects us not only to our clients, but to each other. Reward is found in prosperity, resilience, growth and success for our clients, our communities and our employee-owners.

We relentlessly pursue solutions today to address tomorrow’s infrastructure and environmental challenges. Solving problems and enhancing functionality—this is what excites us. Our passion for the built and natural environment is surpassed only by our desire to make an impact—to improve, support, develop, implement and build—in order to meet societal needs. We strive for excellence in everything we do.

The KCI team believes in driving change through the development and application of innovation with an adventurous spirit. Our employees have the freedom to take risks and explore opportunities to help our clients serve their constituents, enhance their communities and achieve their goals. Exploration is encouraged, and an entrepreneurial mindset is at the foundation of our culture.

Ownership is key. Our employees are both professionally and personally invested in the success of our projects, our clients and our company. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are driven to better ourselves, each other and the world around us. We are driven to rise to the challenge.

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sparks, Maryland
Year Founded
1955
Website
kci.com
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