Power Engineering Technologist -CC

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION. This is an entry level position of the Engineering Technologist staff. The purpose of this position is to apply technical skills to evaluate options and design safe, cost effective and reliable design of facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate a basic knowledge of client/customer design and workflow processes/procedures, data entry and technical skills in the client’s specific areas of expertise.

• With the support of direct supervision and mentoring, carry out the duties described by the supervisor.
• Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply various codes, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures to all assigned work.
• Develop skills to safely make job-site visits and interact with construction personnel.
• Develop and demonstrate ability to use the various design software and work management tools utilized by the company and client(s).
• Prepare project and job packages that include material lists, requisitions, labor estimates, site drawings and construction drawings for various installations of electrical facilities in a cost-effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability.
• Develop skills to accurately evaluate loading on distribution equipment such as transformers & fusing.
• Learn utility construction practices on public right of way (ROW) and private land.
• Regularly communicate job status to assure client expectations and deliverable dates are met.
• Develop relationships with key internal and external customers while supporting both company and client’s business goals and expectations while representing themselves positively and professionally.
• Maintain files and records in an organized manner.
• Mentor under experienced personnel, supervision, management, and PE.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

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.

• Regular attendance is required.
• Education and/or Experience
• Education:
  
  Required High school degree or GED. Preferred Associate degree (AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school). Preferred Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in non-engineering science, math, or business.
  
  Note:
  
  In certain situations, an Associate Degree or 4-year degree may be required based upon client project or contractual requirements.
• Experience:
  
  0-1 Year(s) Experience in power distribution engineering or craft or GIS/CAD work.
• 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:
  
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to perform arithmetic operations, apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Other
  
  Skills And Abilities:
  
  Ability to work with diverse individuals, self-motivated, reliable, team player, negotiating skills, time management, communication skills, PC literacy, multi-tasking, valid driver’s license, and ability to participate in storm restoration activities if needed.

• Stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle tools; occasional climbing, bending, reaching; weight lifting up to 10-25 pounds as described.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

• Conditions may include work near moving parts, outdoor exposure, risk of electrical shock, and other environment-related factors with varying frequency.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled. Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company.

About Us
Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas,…