Distribution Engineering Designer I

Distribution Engineering Designer I Job Locations US-OH-Cincinnati | US-IN-Indianapolis | US-KY-Louisville ID 2026-8092 Category Engineering Type Full-Time Regular - 40 hours Posted Date 29 minutes ago (9/17/2026 10:05 AM) Overview 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 #56 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. Duties, Responsibilities & Other Job Summary: The Distribution Engineer Designer I (DED I) position is the first level of the DED career track where progression is based on time in grade and performance. This career track is tasked with providing designs for electrical distribution systems including but not limited to overhead and underground circuits for joint use, lighting, and commercial, industrial and residential development. This track is responsible for using technical engineering calculations and analysis incorporating accurate field data collection to complete design work. Those in this DED I role will assist with storm restoration when requested at an appropriate level for their experience. The DED I role involves creating simple design projects and providing support to others with more complex projects with some independence. The DED I will have interactions with clients/customers and construction crews to progress their projects. The role provides foundational experience in electrical distribution system design. This position primarily involves working in an office environment. There is an expectation of significant field work, which may include exposure to inclement weather conditions such as extreme heat/cold, high humidity, rain, snow and icy conditions. Field exposure to insects, animals and vegetation may pose a threat. Your key responsibilities include: Producing electric distribution design drawings and Bill Of Material (BOM) necessary for the construction of simple projects. Performing field data collection using standard tools and processes and performing necessary project-specific inspections accurately and efficiently. Becoming familiar with technical analysis which can include cable pulling calculations, cable voltage drop calculations, transformer loading calculations, and pole