Senior Utility Designer

Senior Utility Designer

Job Location:

US-MD-Sparks

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 design and deliver world‑class solutions, investing deeply in our team. Integrity and commitment are rewarded; when we excel, you thrive. 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.

• Design and draft construction drawings using Micro Station, ensuring they meet required standards for approval by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Work with a team of drafters and designers under the supervision of a project manager to support the practice.
• Review and interpret design manuals, technical documents, and local jurisdiction details.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches with some guidance.
• Able to review projects with customer(s) and answer design questions.
• Must be able to interface in clients work management system and other design programs.
• Size and specify design requirements accurately.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, ensuring projects meet ISO compliance requirements.
• Strive to achieve or exceed the budgeted individual utilization target.
• Attend bi‑weekly or more frequent meetings with project teams to discuss progress and address any issues.
• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub‑consultants as required.
• Demonstrate commitment to team performance and actively participate in meetings.
• 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.
• Read and interpret technical documents, design manuals, and local jurisdiction details to effectively perform job duties.
• Complete other duties as required or assigned.
• Program/Software knowledge a plus
  • IDDS
  • vBuild
  • Leis
  • Venue
  • Fims
  • PRS
  • Project Wise
  • Auto CADD/ Micro Station

Education and/or Skills Required

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a High school Diploma/GED;
  Minimum of 7 years of experience with an Associate's Degree;
  Minimum of 6 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD.

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Suite;
  Photoshop and Google Earth.

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 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.