Sr. Design Engineer - KCI Technologies Inc.

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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 #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.

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.

• Develop detailed designs for clean energy systems such as solar PV, wind turbines, fuel cells, and energy storage systems.
• Design and integrate protection and control systems for generation and storage solutions, including relays, breakers, and fault detection systems.
• Prepare electrical layouts, including single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, interconnection diagrams, and protection and control diagrams.
• Specify and size components such as inverters, transformers, switchgear, protective relays, and energy storage units to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Design protection schemes to safeguard equipment and ensure system reliability.
• Develop control logic for renewable generation and storage systems, including energy management, load balancing, and grid synchronization.
• Program and configure intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) for protection and control systems.
• Perform settings calculations for protection relays, ensuring compliance with system design and operational requirements.
• Conduct fault analysis and coordination studies to ensure proper protection operation and system stability.
• Collaborate with renewable energy engineers, civil engineers, and project managers to align electrical designs with project goals.
• Work with clients, project team, and utility companies to ensure designs meet regulatory and grid interconnection requirements.
• Perform load-flow studies, fault current analysis, and energy modeling to optimize system efficiency and reliability.
• Analyze energy generation profiles, storage capacity, and grid interaction to ensure proper system functionality.
• Evaluate system protection and control strategies to ensure efficient operation under various operating scenarios.
• Ensure designs comply with national and international standards, such as IEEE, NEC, NFPA, and IEC.
• Integrate interconnection requirements from utilities and Independent System Operators (ISOs).
• Stay updated on regulations and advancements related to renewable energy, storage systems, and protection controls.
• Prepare protection and control diagrams, relay settings, and coordination study reports.
• Develop detailed design documentation, technical specifications, and calculation reports for renewable energy, storage, and protection systems.
• Provide technical support during installation and commissioning of energy generation, storage, and protection systems.
• Conduct site visits to verify design implementation, validate relay settings, and support testing and commissioning activities.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to protection and control during and after commissioning.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate protection and control systems into clean energy and storage projects.
• Collaborate with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) engineers to ensure proper communication and monitoring of protection systems.
• Develop solutions for hybrid systems combining multiple energy sources, storage, and advanced protection controls.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates for protection and control systems, including equipment and installation costs.
• Stay informed about advancements in protection and control technologies, including new relay models and communication protocols.
• Candidate must have worked on all phases of design and have been involved in industry related services of a project.
• Good problem solving, communication, and technical writing skills are required.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, or MicroStation) for electrical design.
• Experience with power system analysis tools, such as ETAP, PSCAD, PSS/E, or SKM.
• A solid background of reliability, commitment to task and project completion and success is required
•  PE or ability to obtain PE within one year is required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Appropriate graduate level work is preferred.  
• Minimum of 4 - 8 years of professional experience.  
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.