Engineering Technologist III

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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 Company growth, we are actively seeking an experienced Engineering Technologist III to join our Area Operations Support Team in Durham, NC.

Responsibilities & Duties

Engineering Technologist III services include but are not limited to the following:

Daily review of Maximo Work Management System for new work orders and changes to existing customer-facing work orders.Call/email/text customers in response to their questions and concerns.Arrange to meet with customers on-site to take field notes and work up design sketch to run new electric service to residential/commercial buildings (includes Primary and Secondary Voltage equipment design) to meet customer needs and Duke Energy standards.Estimate costs for customers where applicable prior to service.Design work in BOUD design tool.Once work is scheduled, ensure any construction issues are resolved all the way up to the meter being set.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. Develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. Provide technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems in area of expertise. Ensure accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities. Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches. Conduct engineering and related studies. Strive to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills and performance. Develop positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Maintain accurate records and files. Support the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent or Associates degree in Engineering Technology with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience, or no degree with 8 years equivalent experience.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.Maximo experience. Hybrid schedule (at least 3 day a week in office).

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.