Why Choose KDM?KDM Engineering was founded in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of the engineering field. Today, we're a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned engineering firm that welcomes the perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our diverse team members.We have built a reputation of excellence over the last 10 years by providing outstanding technical experience and maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance for both public and private sector clients. We have earned the designation of Engineer of Choice (EOC) from several utility companies, and we are continuously recognized for our work and commitment to diversity and inclusion.Our talented group of individuals helps us deliver results in our specialty areas of power and energy engineering design, distribution engineering, substation engineering, civil engineering, fiber engineering, utility coordination, AutoCAD/drafting, program/project management, and permitting.What We Value in Our Employees:Our diversity is what distinguishes us from any other company in the industry. Our employees come from a wide array of backgrounds, beliefs, and life experiences. These differences are the foundation of our uniformity because that which sets us apart is also what brings us together.We value our employees' commitment to quality in their work and customer service as they help us deliver the outstanding project results that our clients have come to expect from us.Our employees share our core values of safety, quality, integrity, teamwork, and dedication, and they believe in the positive impact our work has on the communities we serve.What Our Employees Value in KDM:Having an exceptional office culture is no longer an option, but a necessity. As part of our company culture, employees enjoy a flexible, relaxed work environment where they are recognized for their performance, rewarded for their hard work, and supported in their professional endeavors.At KDM, we emphasize personal growth, and we've created an environment where each employee is empowered to create their own path to success, with the company's full support.Thank you for choosing KDM and helping us re-engineer the future of engineering, together!Job Summary:Project Engineer with 5 - 7 years of experience (ComEd preferred) of Overhead or Underground utilities distribution. This position includes performing engineering tasks on multiple small to medium sized projects with a moderate level of technical difficulty; coordinating and completing complex distribution designs independently, managing a team of engineers, and giving a complete QA/QC check on other designer's projects.Responsibilities include:Applying sound engineering knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of project assignmentsDeveloping contacts with key engineers and officials in other organizations to confirm that engineering practices applied are consistent with current engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and current technological innovationsDeveloping and maintaining quality relationships with clientsLeads projects and project team in the execution of several mid-to-large scale projectsCommunicates and coordinates project activities with internal team membersPerform Quality Assurance (QA) design reviews and Peer Reviews for all project documentsPerforms peer reviews and mentors project team membersAssists in the preparation of scoping documents and feesPrepares and reviews project drawings in TEDResolves design questions and technical concernsProvides excellent client/customer serviceWill be managing a team of 3 - 4 engineers*PE license preferredRequirements:Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited university or equivalent technical degree5 - 7 years minimum of experience with Distribution Design, ComEd experience preferredKnowledge of industry codes and standardsAbility to interface effectively with clients, employees, and management team is essentialMotivated to continually take on more responsibility and lead the teamCollaborative approach to problem solvingStrong communication skillsAdditional Requirements:Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification and background screeningMust be legally authorized to work in the U.S.Possess a valid Driver's LicenseHybrid work schedule in our Chicago officeTop Reasons to Work for Us: Competitive Base Salary Comprehensive Benefits Package Company Paid HolidaysGreat Work-Life Balance Fun and Flexible Work Environment Organization with People-First Mentality Dynamic Leadership Team Full List of Benefits & Perks: Positive team environmentCompetitive salariesFlexible schedulesGrowth opportunitiesHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchLife, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurancesPaid time-offPaid holidaysVolunteer leaveYear-end performance bonusesHRA and HSATransit programGym reimbursementCareer coach on-staffParental and maternity leaveSupportive managementCulture engagement groupProfessional development assistanceEmployee discountsEmployee Assistance ProgramQuarterly team-building outingsLaidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hourMeditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers' roomTraining:KDM Engineering provides its new employees with a one-of-a-kind, client-recognized training and mentorship program. We give our new recruits the opportunity to become effective and knowledgeable engineers at a much faster pace than our competitors. New recruits will be exposed to multiple departments and projects through our hands-on learning approach.Equal Employment Opportunity: KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. About KDM Engineering: KDM Engineering is a minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on power delivery, gas distribution, and telecommunications designs. Established in 2012, KDM is headquartered in Chicago with branch offices on the East Coast.KDM specializes in power and energy engineering design, distribution engineering, substation engineering, civil engineering, fiber engineering, utility coordination, AutoCAD/drafting, program/project management, and permitting. Following our core values of safety, quality, integrity, teamwork, and dedication, we've built a proven track record of success in responding to our clients' needs, budgets, and schedules. We are nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE).Our talented, diverse team brings an abundance of design and project management experience to their projects. We will continue to prove that when organizations are committed to diversity and inclusion, they are more successful because they bring together different backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking, offering unique and varied perspectives when solving problems.At KDM we take pride in our professionalism, and there's no denying we have a distinct edge over our competition in providing outstanding technical expertise, resulting in consistent recognition by our clients as a top engineering firm.