https://JOBS.HKAA.COM/ en-us Metallurgical Laboratory Technician for its Monroe, NC facility.

In this hands-on laboratory role, you will perform metallurgical and material verification testing to ensure product and process conformity to defined specifications, customer standards, and controlled procedures.

You will execute specimen preparation, perform metallurgical evaluations, maintain test equipment, and ensure accurate, traceable digital data entry within MES and QMS systems - directly supporting production readiness, quality compliance, and SPQDC (Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, precision in laboratory practice, familiarity with metal testing methods, and the ability to follow established procedures while supporting continuous improvement of material verification workflow. 

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  Hands-on experience with atomic spectroscopy and gas combustion analysis, including sample preparation techniques and instrument-specific software; strong chemistry background preferred, particularly related to ICP analysis
  
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  Experience with additive manufacturing or metal powder-based production environments
  
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  Familiarity with microstructural evaluation methods, hardness testing, density analysis, or special process validations
  
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  Experience capturing digital test data, documenting results, and working within MES/QMS systems
  
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  Knowledge of metal powder handling, sampling, or testing
  
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  Ability to understand and write standard work instructions, laboratory procedures, or test method documentation
  
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  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an interest in continuous improvement of laboratory workflows
  

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 Electrical Distribution · CAD · Pole Analysis · Utility Design

This role includes significant field work with exposure to outdoor conditions — extreme heat/cold, rain, snow, insects, and vegetation. A valid driver's license is required.




We're looking for a motivated Power Distribution Designer to produce electrical distribution designs for overhead and underground circuits including joint use, lighting, and commercial, industrial, and residential development. You'll gain foundational experience in electrical distribution system design — working under close mentorship, collecting field data, performing technical calculations, and building the skills to grow in this discipline. Storm restoration support may be required at an appropriate level for your experience.




What you'll do

• Produce electric distribution design drawings and Bills of Material (BOM) for simple construction projects
• Perform field data collection using standard tools and conduct project-specific inspections accurately and efficiently
• Learn and apply technical analysis — cable pulling/voltage drop calculations, transformer loading, and pole loading analysis
• Generate permitting and supporting project documentation
• Gain familiarity with client construction standards, workflows, and customer charging guidelines
• Identify, mitigate, and report hazards in both office and field environments; actively look out for others' safety
• Attend safety meetings and adhere to driving and site hazard training requirements
• Support storm response as a Driver and Assessor Learner on local or travel teams

What you need

• Four-year ABET-accredited Engineering degree or Associate's in Engineering — Bachelor's required
• Power distribution experience
• CAD experience
• Valid driver's license
• Understanding of electrical components and circuit knowledge
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening; background and MVR checks may apply

Nice to have

• FE/EIT certification
• Pole analysis software experience
• WMS experience (e.g., Maximo)
• Familiarity with advanced distribution techniques — switchgear, cap banks, conduit systems, reliability schemes

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 Role Description: Underground Utility Engineering – Municipal & Development Support

Role Purpose
 Provide engineering oversight and underground utility design support for residential and commercial development projects on behalf of the City of Rock Hill.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Development Engineering Oversight

• Serve as the engineering point of contact for underground utility aspects of private development projects
• Review developer submittals for compliance with City standards and utility requirements
• Coordinate with City staff, developers, and other consultants during project execution

2. Underground Utility Design

• Perform underground electric distribution design for residential and commercial developments
• Develop layouts including conduit systems, transformer placement, switchgear, and service points
• Incorporate City Construction Units (CUs) and standards into designs

3. Permitting & Documentation

• Prepare and support underground utility permit packages as required
• Develop construction-ready drawings suitable for City review and contractor use
• Respond to City comments and revise designs accordingly

4. GIS / ESRI ArcMap Integration

• Utilize ESRI ArcMap for design development and plan preparation
• Ensure accuracy of GIS-based designs and alignment with City mapping requirements
• Coordinate data consistency between design drawings and City GIS records

5. Coordination & Constructability

• Collaborate with developers, surveyors, and contractors to address constructability issues
• Support resolution of field conflicts and underground constraints
• Assist with design clarifications during construction as needed

6. Client & Stakeholder Interaction

• Represent KCI professionally in meetings with City staff and external stakeholders
• Communicate clearly on technical issues, schedules, and design intent
• Support long-term relationship building between KCI and the City of Rock Hill

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 This position will involve meeting with the public to discuss lighting demands based on company standards and requirements. Site visits to determine customer lighting demands for residential, business and subdivisions. Ability to identify and verify the utility infrastructure.

Duties will include formulating and designing an outdoor lighting plan to best meet the customers’ needs that is within the guidelines of the standards. Communication skills will be crucial for discussions with clients, customers, crews, and other agencies. There will be intermittent days of fielding and days in the office designing. Ability to maintain a balance between schedules is imperative. Considerable walking, as well as carrying equipment, staking poles and flagging routes onsite is required, Strong skills acknowledging and managing customer complaints and the ability to find resolutions is essential.

High school or equivalent (Required)

Associates or Bachelors in Engineering (Preferred)

Experience:

Electrical systems: 1 year (Preferred)
MicroStation: 1 year (Preferred)

Skills: (needed, but not required)
Excel
Word
MicroStation (highly recommended)
DocuSign

Job Knowledge:
Basic Knowledge of Electric Fundamentals

#DAK

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Poleforeman: 1 year (Required)
• Power Distribution: 1 year (Required)
• BOUD: 1 year (Required)

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST 0 The Power Distribution Design Engineer applies developing technical expertise to solve simple problems, and leadership skills to provide oversight of work in relations to power distribution, their specific area of developing expertise, with close supervision.

Workers are expected to develop skill in their field of study and can work with some degree of independence.

This position is to write work orders and will require handling numerous work order simultaneously.

Candidates will spend approximately one day a week in the field taking gathering data.

The remainder of time will be spent entering data into design systems and managing work assigned to them.

Applies technical expertise in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems related to power distribution.

Ensure accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.

Beginning level of knowledge in preparing thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches.

Conducts engineering and related studies.

Strive to continually improve job related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.

Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.

Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

Maintains accurate records and files.

Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Qualifications:

Technical Associates degree, OR 2+ years of relevant power distribution experience.

Proficient user of computer applications, particularly MS Office and AutoCAD.

Experience in the utility industry.

Understanding of project management principles.

Self-Motivated, work independently, team-oriented, customer oriented,

Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Job Type: Full-time




Experience:

• Power Distribution Design: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

#DAK

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Power Distribution: 1 year (Preferred)
• BOUD: 1 year (Required)
• Poleforeman: 1 year (Required)

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