Central Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Central Design Engineer
REQUISITION: DIS00XV
DEPARTMENT: Central Design - F&M Service Center
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE:
Engineer I: $68,500 - $85,600 - $102,700
Engineer II: $83,600 - $104,500 - $125,400
Staff Engineer: $93,400 - $116,800 - $140,200
Sr Engineer: $94,600 - $126,100 - $157,600
Lead Engineer: $111,400 - $148,500 - $185,600
Principal Engineer: $116,200 - $154,900 - $193,600

Scheduled Work Hours: Core hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or as work conditions dictate.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Engineer I

Assists experienced engineers in developing studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets. Provides analytical support for consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers because of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, vehicles or facilities. Collects and compiles financial data for budget and actual costs of projects.

Engineer II & Staff Engineer

Develops studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers because of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, vehicles or facilities under an experienced engineer. Reviews financial data from budget and actual costs of projects under the guidance of an experienced engineer.

Sr. Engineer

Develops studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers because of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, vehicles or facilities. Reviews financial data from budget and actual costs of projects. Frequently operates independently and seeks guidance when appropriate. Generally, is looked to be a team lead. Operates independently with minimal instruction from supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical preferred, from an accredited university (ABET). Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and design theory required. Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.

* Engineer I - 0-2 years of engineering experience
* Engineer II - 2 or more years of engineering experience
* Staff Engineer - 4 or more years of engineering experience
* Sr Engineer - Typically possesses 8 or more years of engineering experience and an active member of a recognized industry committee or published in recognized technical journals or at minimum has two related career experiences or clearly demonstrated team leadership abilities on critical projects.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

Engineer I
* Provide technical assistance in support of others
* Apply technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction
* Ability to apply engineering principles to find solutions to problems
* Demonstrate performance to think creatively and resourcefully in devising practical solutions to problems encountered
* Ability to analyze and interpret complex engineering systems

Engineer II
* Provide technical assistance in support of senior engineers
* Apply technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction
* Serve as qualified technical representative of the Company as assigned by keeping abreast of the latest developments and techniques pertaining to engineering and operating functions in the assigned field
* Achieve successful completion of assigned projects within economic and time constraints by acting as lead engineer
* Ability to analyze and interpret complex engineering systems
* Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.

Staff Engineer
* Provide technical assistance in support of senior engineers
* Influence project decisions having a small impact on the company
* Apply technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction
* Serve as qualified technical representative of the Company as assigned by keeping abreast of the latest developments and techniques pertaining to engineering and operating functions in the assigned field
* Achieve successful completion of assigned projects within economic and time constraints by acting as lead engineer
* Ability to analyze and interpret complex engineering systems
* Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.

Sr Engineer
* Influence project decisions having a moderate impact on the company
* Apply technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction
* Application of engineering principles to a broad range of requirements
* Ability to analyze and interpret complex engineering systems
* Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
* Ability to influence decisions affecting modifications or additions to system

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid driver's license required. Must have a safe driving history.

Working Conditions: Most work is performed in an office with field work as necessary to perform the job. Travel to other locations within the company is required. Position requires work beyond normal working hours depending on workload, project deadlines, and service restoration efforts. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

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.