Tell me about your experience here at KCP&L. What has been your most memorable moment or event with the company?
Work requires a lot of field work, specifically construction and city-related tasks. Here at KCP&L, you take on a lot of early responsibilities. You have the chance to use your own ideas and make a difference within the company. Your ideas are actually put into effect at KCP&L. Most memorable moment: A presentation with all of the executives containing ideas that I wanted to be put forth in the company. Executives loved the ideas and the project is well on its way.
What skills have you found to be most dominant with your career? And why?
Leadership skills - because you are put to the test with early responsibilities and you have to be a self-starter. Communication skills - because you have to be ready and know how to talk to anyone. People skills - because in this field you’re not just working with computers and models, you actually have to know how to talk with customers and get your point across.
Have you had any special projects, served on a task force or received a promotion?
Downtown roads underground infrastructure Involved in the designs for the new downtown buildings Sprint Arena, Arrowhead/ Kauffman Stadium New Downtown Substations (presentation with executives).
KCP&L believes in the importance in volunteerism as a tool for community improvements. List some of your volunteer activities.
It’s very simple to get involved in the company. I am currently involved in Kansas City Corporate Challenge, an olympic-type sporting event as well as the company’s volleyball league.
Why did you choose this specific field?
I chose this field because I wanted work that was somewhat "hands on". When in school, I realized how easily I understood Power System design. KCP&L allows me to work both in the engineering/ design realm, as well as work through the construction process to see designs actually built in and around where I live.
What advice would you give a college student that is considering employment with KCP&L?
I would advise college students to be ready to work with a lot of people, many of whom are not technical, and communicate very technical points to them. They must be ready to work outside with construction crews. This kind of engineering measures to the nearest foot, not to the nearest nanometer.
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