General Design Technician I

JOB TITLE: General Design Technician I
REQUISITION: DIS010K
DEPARTMENT: Central Design
LOCATION: St Joseph Service Center
PAY: $32.92

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Headquartered in both Kansas City and Topeka, Evergy employs about 4,900 people who are dedicated to empowering a better future. We are recruiting candidates for General Design Technician I in St Joseph, Mo. Please find below a list of the minimum requirements for the position. It is important the candidates address their qualifications in the documentation submitted for consideration.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Initiates, processes, and follows up customers' requests for service. Processes, calculates, and collects required customer contributions, including lot charges and refundable deposits. Completes field observations, inspections, necessary right-of-way and easement documents, and notations necessary to complete detailed construction plans for construction, maintenance, removal, and replacement work including bills of materials and cost estimates of materials, equipment, labor, and metering requirements. All work on drawings and job plans will be completed in accordance with Company Construction Standards, Policies and Procedures and will include, but not be limited to, the following types of work: 1) Coordinate new installations, upgrades and alterations of existing low voltage (120v-480v) residential and commercial services 2) single-phase line extensions for individual homes or buildings 3) Area light and street light design and layout 4) Other single-phase projects not part of a large system or engineering project. Utilizes any equipment necessary to perform job, including computer equipment and related software. Perform similar and related work consistent with the general nature of this job classification, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions: Must be able to perform all essential functions as identified by the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General: Must have qualifying ratings from an evaluation process related to workplace success skills. Must be licensed to drive as required by state law. Must demonstrate ability to work individually or in a team environment and effectively communicate to employees and customers.

Education and Experience Requirements: High School required; college preferred. Satisfactory completion of courses in Algebra, Practical Electricity I & II or AC/DC courses at the high school level or above and Electrical Distribution System Fundamentals or equivalent experience with primary and secondary voltage distribution systems.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Technician Occupations Selection Systems (TECH)

Experience: Prefer knowledge of primary and secondary OH/URD construction methods and materials and prefer familiarity with distribution systems of an electric utility. Experienced in using a computer, including usage of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software programs.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.