Power Engineering Technologist II

Overview

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This is the second level of the Distribution Engineering Technologist classification. The purpose of this position is to provide an intermediate level of experienced technical expertise to accurately evaluate complex options and provide power distribution facility designs for residential and small to medium size commercial and industrial projects in a safe, cost effective, and reliable manner. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate an intermediate to high level of experience with customer design and workflow processes/procedures and technical skills in the client’s specific areas of expertise.

• Interpret codes, standards, regulations, requirements, and guidelines. Maintain records and files and update the appropriate company/client systems.
• Apply client/company policies and procedures in the development of moderately difficult to complex site designs for electrical distribution facilities to serve a variety of customers.
• Create safe and cost-effective designs for projects of a moderate to difficult nature in the areas of overhead or underground distribution across geographic areas, including commercial, industrial projects, extra facility projects, high-profile projects, highway relocation projects, and other projects requiring high reliability per client/customer specifications and procedures.
• 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.
• Apply client/company reliability principles 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.
• Perform field work as required to validate customer and system requirements.
• Assist with the training of other employees.
• Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Regular attendance is required.
• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Required high school degree or GED. Preferred Associate's degree (AA or equivalent).
  
  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:
  
  1-3 Year(s) 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 during first year in the position.
• Language Skills:
  Ability to read and interpret documents; write reports and procedures; present information effectively in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Mathematical Skills:
  Arithmetic operations, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to interpret instructions and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Ability to work with diverse individuals, self-motivated, reliable, team player, negotiation and time management skills, proficient with Microsoft Office, ability to manage multiple tasks, valid driver’s license and vehicle for business use, and ability to participate in storm restoration activities as applicable.

• Stand, Walk, Sit as specified (various frequencies).
• Talk or Hear;
  Use hands to handle tools or controls.
• Climb, balance;
  Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
  Reach with hands and arms.
• Weight lifted: up to 10-25 pounds in typical scenarios; heavier loads as required by job duties.
• Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Wet, humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor conditions; risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level:
  Moderate.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

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…