Power Engineering Technologist III

Overview

SUM M A R Y:

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.

• Interpret codes, standards, regulation, requirements, and guidelines applying them appropriately to all assigned work orders or projects
• Apply client/company policies and procedures in the development of complex site designs for electrical distribution facilities to serve a variety of customers.
• Design complex overhead or underground distribution projects across geographic areas such as commercial overhead and underground projects, downtown systems, extra facility projects, high profile projects, highway relocation projects, and other projects requiring the highest reliability and quality.
• Prepare project and job packages that include material lists, requisitions, site drawings and construction drawings for various installations of electrical facilities in a cost-effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability.
• Coordinate with construction personnel and client/customer to resolve jobsite issues related to project design or customer issues.
• Create work requests using the current work management tool and communicate effectively with client and/or end use customers on schedules, commitments, project feasibility, time frames, and expectations.
• Properly apply client/company reliability principals for the resolution of power quality issues, by evaluating loading of various overhead/underground equipment components and ensuring a safe and cost-effective design and installation.
• Develop relationships with key internal and external customers while supporting both company and client’s business goals and expectations while representing themselves both positively and professionally.
• Perform field work as required to validate customer and system requirements.
• Lead, mentor, train, and provide technical support for other classifications.
• Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

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

Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact.

May be expected to act as Team Lead.

Required High school degree or GED.

• Regulatory awareness and attention to compliance requirements.
• Education and/or experience as described below.
• 3-5 years of experience in utility power distribution engineering or craft.
• Experience in reading and interpreting technical documents; ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Education and/or

Experience:

• Preferred Associate’s degree (AA or equivalent) from a 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 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.

N/A

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

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and operating procedures.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in…