Design Training Consultant

JOB TITLE: Design Training Consultant
REQUISITION: DIS00XK
DEPARTMENT: Field Design and Planning - Topeka Operations Center, Wichita Service Center, Open to Evergy Kansas Central locations
LOCATION:
Topeka, Kansas
Wichita, KS
PAY RANGE: (Min-Mid)
Design Tech Training Consultant I: $54,400 - $68,00
Design Tech Training Consultant II: $66,600 - $83,200
Sr Design Tech Training Consultant: $75,300 - $100,400
Lead Design Tech Training Consultant: $88,800 - $118,400

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Create and/or support curriculum, materials, and evaluations related to Design Training
* Create and maintain training materials (manuals, online training, videos, assessments, job aids, etc.) for use in virtual training, field training, and traditional classroom training
* Create and maintain curriculum for multi-year design traineeships
* Maintain all records associated with training classes, programs, assessments, and other activities
* Accurately and efficiently investigate, research, assemble, prepare, and provide information, documents and materials, as requested

Provide instruction and support to Designers across the Delivery Division
* Serve as subject matter expert for technical design topics and skills
* Serve as instructor for virtual and in-person training on technical design related topics
* Provide individual support for design classifications across the Delivery Division
* Administer field, verbal, and written assessments

Departmental Program and Project Manager
* Administer and maintain all aspects of design training programs across the Delivery Division
* Serve as project manager for departmental projects
* Keep up to date on adult learning strategies and technologies and lead implementation of new ideas as appropriate
* Create proposals for new training programs and/or significant changes to existing programs

Education and Experience Requirements:
* This position requires a high school diploma, college degree preferred. Project management or adult learning certification preferred.
* 5+ years in electric design preferred
* Distribution Design experience in the Evergy Kansas Central territory preferred
* At least 3 years of experience leading projects or programs with multiple stakeholders and deliverables
* At least 3 years of adult education or technical training experience (development and/or delivery) preferred
* Experience working with all levels and across departments within the Delivery organization
* Computer skills including usage of design-related programs, Microsoft Office programs and other software programs are necessary

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
* Design skills including, but not limited to: line extensions, residential and commercial services, multi-plat subdivisions or commercial buildings, large commercial/industrial developments, system integrity projects as identified by Engineering, Federal/State/City road widening/improvement projects
* Proficiency in mapping, network design, drafting, construction drawing and general system operations
* In-depth knowledge of Evergy Construction Standards, Evergy Service Standards, and processes related to Design
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, SharePoint, and other corporate systems
* Knowledge of adult learning principles and ability to apply those principles to training development and delivery
* Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
* Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
* Ability to successfully collaborate with employees from all levels and areas within the Company
* Strong program/project management skills

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: None

Working Conditions: Normal office working conditions and may include occasional field work.

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.