What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineering Specialist, Power Systems position at KFI Engineers?
POSITION SPECIFICATION
Position : Senior Engineering Specialist, Power Systems
Department : Utilities & Central Energy (UCE)
Reporting Relationship : Electrical Engineering Manager, UCE
COMPANY BACKGROUND
KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.
Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW (UCE)
The Utilities & Central Energy (UCE) group specializes in large central plant work, particularly for district energy serving cities, universities, hospitals, and manufacturing campuses. Our expertise covers both energy production and distribution. We have expertise in sustainable energy production, simple and combined cycle, combined heat and power, medium voltage power, and standby electrical power.
Our clients look for us to lead large complex projects from concept to completion, including startup, check-out, and commissioning. The electrical engineer, UCE supports that process by leading the effort and development of project studies, drawings, and other deliverables.
POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Engineering Specialist plays a key role in UCE's delivery of technical services by providing industry-leading expertise in the electrical power engineering discipline. This individual will typically have at least 15 years of experience in power system design, analysis and protection and be recognized by both clients and peers as among the leading practitioners regionally or nationally. An objective of this position is to also leverage this individual's knowledge and experience across KFI's other relevant business units and projects.
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following :
Project Execution
- Guide the lead discipline engineer in problem definition, design approach, and technology selection.
- Provide technical consultation and advice to the project team as requested or determined to be necessary.
- Execute or lead the execution of project tasks where appropriate due to degree of difficulty, client preference, or other consideration.
- Meet with clients when requested to support major decisions and defining project goals.
- Periodically review the progress of project deliverables for quality, technical accuracy and compliance with KFI standards.
- Assist in investigation and root cause analysis of equipment and system failures and implementing preventative measures into KFI standards.
Business Development
Staff Development
Standards Development
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Preferred
Working Conditions
CORE BEHAVIORS
Accountable
Business Focus
Project Execution
Demonstrates Respect for Others
Team Player
Benefits :
At KFI, our comprehensive benefit program provides our employees with the resources to support their health, wellness and financial well-being. Full-Time employees have access to :
Salary Range : $115,000 - $173,000 annually. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual qualifications, experience, work location, and education. This position is eligible for an annual bonus.
KFI Engineers complies with all state job posting laws.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
KFI Engineers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $115,000 - $173,000
