Grid Technology Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Operations Technology – F&M Manchester Service Center or Topeka General Office

LOCATION: Kansas City, MO

Topeka, KS

PAY RANGE:

Engineer I: $66,300 - $82,900 - $99,500

Engineer II: $81,000 - $101,200 - $121,400

Staff Engineer: $90,500 - $113,100 - $135,700

Sr Engineer: $91,600 - $122,100 - $152,600

Lead Engineer: $107,900 - $143,800 - $179,800

Principal Engineer: $112,500 - $150,000 - $187,500

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Other hours as required)

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

This job is responsible for providing technology and engineering support of the systems and technologies that are encompassed within the Grid Automation and control systems. These systems include Distribution Control Systems, Historians, Equipment Configuration Software, Reporting Tools, Advanced Distribution Management Systems, Cyber Security requirements and all the technology-based ancillary systems that are directly involved in support of the previously listed systems. Provide architecture design, software configuration/programming, interface connectivity, database support, project management, and advanced technical support for these mission critical systems. 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 manager.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university (ABET). Must have satisfactory work record including good attendance. Operations Technology experience and proven leadership abilities preferred. Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and design theory required. Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

PE License required for Principal.

Valid driver’s license required.

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.

Conditions will vary between office and field environments. Time will be spent in an office as well as the field environment with hands-on work. Travel will be required to support field personnel. Additional overnight travel may be required. Work may require additional hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays to support a 24 hour per day/seven day per week environment. 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.

Work Locations: Topeka General Office - Flr 04 818 South Kansas Avenue Topeka 66612

Job: Engineering

Shift:

Unposting Date: Jul 22, 2025