Power Engineering Technologist -PETI CC

Position: Power Engineering Technologist I-PETI CC

Power Engineering Technologist I-PETI CC –
Pike Corporation

Job Description

This entry‑level training position develops an inexperienced candidate to design safe, cost‑effective, and reliable distribution facilities for residential, area lighting, basic facilities, and simple maintenance projects. The incumbent will acquire basic power distribution design skills and advance to a Power Engineering Technologist I or similar role.

Local candidates are preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn, practice, and promote all safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Learn company policies and procedures for developing site designs for electrical distribution facilities.
• Prepare site drawings and construction sketches for various installations in a cost‑effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability.
• Prepare job packages, including material estimates and requisitions, for the designed distribution facilities.
• Evaluate loading of equipment components, such as transformers or fuses, to ensure a safe and reliable design.
• Maintain accurate records and files, updating client systems with accurate data entry.
• Support company and client business goals while representing themselves positively and professionally.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

Regular Attendance is required.

Education and/or Experience

• High school degree or GED (required).
• Associate’s degree (AA or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school) preferred.
• In certain situations, an Associate or four‑year degree may be required based on client project or contractual requirements.
• 0–1 year experience in a technical field or GIS/CAD.
• No experience required, but experience in the utility field is desired.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

None required.

On‑Job Training

Incumbent will receive extensive on‑job training and shadowing to develop required skills.

Language Skills

• Read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and operational procedures.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Compute rates, ratios, and percentages; interpret spreadsheets.
• Apply basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables.

Other

Skills and Abilities

• Interact with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Self‑motivated, reliable, trustworthy, and technically competent.
• Team player with negotiating and time‑management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and personal computers.
• Manage multiple tasks constructively.
• Valid driver’s license and suitable vehicle for business use.
• Participate in storm restoration activities as needed.

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk Occasionally
  ; sit >2/3 of the time.
• Talk/have Regularly >2/3 of the time.
• Use hands and tools Regularly >2/3 of the time.
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch Occasionally up to 1/3.
• Reach with hands and arms Occasionally up to 1/3.

Weight/Force Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: 1/3–2/3 of the time.
• Up to 25 lbs: up to 1/3 of the time.
• Up to 50 lbs and above: none.

Vision Requirements

• Close vision (20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (20 feet or more).
• Color vision.
• Peripheral vision.
• Depth perception.
• Ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Near moving mechanical parts: up to 1/3 occasionally.
• High or precarious places: up to 1/3 occasionally.
• Outdoor weather conditions: 1/3–2/3 frequently.
• Risk of electrical shock: up to 1/3 occasionally.

Noise Level

Moderate noise (e.g., office with typewriter or computer printer, light traffic).

Pike Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Pike Engineering is a Non‑Union Company.

About The Team

Pike Engineering employees play critical roles in ensuring that essential services such as electric power, gas, telephone, and wireless communications are available when people and businesses need them. Opportunities exist in transmission and distribution, substations, smart meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, storm damage assessment, and more.

Seniority Level

• Internship

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction

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