Power Engineering Technologist III

Job Description

This is the third level of the Engineering Technologist classifications. The purpose of this position is to provide a high level of technical expertise to accurately analyze complex options and prepare complex power distribution facility designs for residential, commercial, industrial projects and large project work related to the reliability of the distribution grid. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate a high level of experience with customer design and workflow processes/procedures and technical skills in the client's specific areas of expertise.

The incumbent will assist providing technical guidance to new or less experienced employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

With minimal supervision and guidance, the incumbent is responsible for performing the following duties:

Complexity of Work:

Non-routine; general polices applied to frequently changing situations.

Relationship Outside Work Group:

Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May be expected to act as Team Lead

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Regular attendance is required.

2. Education and/or Experience

Required High school degree or GED.

Preferred Associates degree (AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school).

Note:

In certain situations, an Associate Degree or 4-year degree may be required based upon client project or contractual requirements.

Preferred A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or University in non-engineering science, math or business.

Experience:

3-5 Year(s) Experience in utility power distribution engineering or craft

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

N/A

On-the-Job Training:

A combination of job shadowing, classroom and interaction with more experienced employees as needed during first year in the position.

Language

Skills:

Mathematical

Skills:

1. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

2. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.

3. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

A. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

B. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Self-motivated, savvy, reliable, trustworthy, as well as technically competent.
• Demonstrated team player.
• Demonstrated negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient user of personal computer, particularly Microsoft Office based on applications.
• Ability to constructively manage multiple tasks.
• Possess valid driver's license and vehicle suitable for business use (mileage reimbursement may apply).
• Ability to participate in storm restoration activities as a Damage Assessor, Team Lead or Field Supervisor/Manager

Physical Demands:

• Stand 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Walk 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Sit Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Talk or Hear 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Use Hands to Feel, Handle or finger tools or controls 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Climb or balance Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Reach with Hands and Arms Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Taste or Smell None

• Up to 10 Pounds 1/3 to 2/3
• Up to 25 Pounds Up to 1/3
• Up to 50 Pounds None
• Up to 100 Pounds None
• More than 100 Pounds None

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral visions (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional…