Engineer 4

Pike Corporation; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering is seeking a senior engineer to provide technical leadership in solving complex problems within a defined specialty area. The role emphasizes independent work, mentoring, and guidance for engineering teams across projects in the utility sector.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, have 8–12 years in engineering, and bring expertise in pole loading analyses and joint-use considerations. Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 4-year ABET accredited engineering degree (preferably electrical, civil, or mechanical).
• 8–12 years of experience as a practicing engineer or equivalent.
• State registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Experience in the utility industry.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and mentors other Engineering professionals.
• Reviews work of subordinate Engineering professionals.
• Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.
• Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Accurate records and files.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Independent work

Utility industry experience

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Pole loading analysis

Joint Use/Facility Attachments

Job description

Job Description

Pike Engineering offers a wide variety of benefits including but not limited to Medical; Dental and Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; 401(k); Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee and Dependent Basic Life Insurance; Employee and Dependent Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Critical Illness; Accident and Whole Life Insurance; Legal Services, Identity Theft, and Cyber Security; Employee Discounts and Service Awards.All health care benefits are available upon election on day one (1) of your employment with Pike.

Job Description

Pike Engineering offers a wide variety of benefits including but not limited to Medical; Dental and Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; 401(k); Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee and Dependent Basic Life Insurance; Employee and Dependent Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Critical Illness; Accident and Whole Life Insurance; Legal Services, Identity Theft, and Cyber Security; Employee Discounts and Service Awards.All health care benefits are available upon election on day one (1) of your employment with Pike. The compensation range for this position is between $112,000- $130,000.

Position Overview

This is the fourth level of the Engineering classification. Provide engineering/technical expertise to solve complex problems and provide leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with increased latitude for un-reviewed work. Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently.

Duties & Responsibilities

• coaches and mentors other Engineering professionals
• reviews work of subordinate Engineering professionals
• engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems
• effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities
• thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
• continuous improvement of job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
• effective oral and written communication skills
• accurate records and files

Requirements

• 8 to 12 years’ experience as a practicing engineer or equivalent.
• State registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Skilled in engineering theories and principles.
• Skilled in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in the utility industry.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Self-Motivated
• Work independently
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Desired Qualifications

• Skilled in principles of project management
• Serve as Engineer of Record for pole loading and joint use engineering analyses, including review, approval, and signing/sealing of engineering reports and calculations.
• Ensure engineering work complies with NESC, utility owner standards, and applicable regulatory and safety requirements.
• Exercise independent engineering judgment on complex or non‑standard loading conditions and attachment scenarios.
• 4-year ABET accredited engineering degree (preferably electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering)
• Experience in Pole Loading Analysis (Joint Use/Facility Attachments)
• Experience in utility industry

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, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job. “Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

About The Team

Engineering

Pike Engineering employees play critical roles in ensuring that essential services like electric power, gas, telephone and wireless communications are up and running when people and businesses need them. We offer engineering opportunities in transmission and distribution, substations, smart meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, storm damage assessment and more.