Engineer 5

Pike Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in Houston, TX seeks a senior engineer (Engineer 5 level) to provide advanced engineering expertise and leadership across complex projects in the utility sector.

The role emphasizes mentoring, technical direction, and independent work with strong communication and documentation. PE licensure and 12+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of engineering experience.
• PE license required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven leadership within the utility industry.
• Ability to mentor and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• coaches and mentors other Engineering professionals
• reviews work of subordinate Engineering professionals
• provides technical leadership and direction on a corporate or industry level in their field of expertise
• 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

Mentoring

Leadership

Planning

Documentation

Communication

Problem Solving

Independent Work

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Customer Orientation

Education

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Position Overview

This is the fifth level of the Engineering classification.Provide engineering/technical expertise to solve the most complex problems and provide leadership skills to provide in a specific area of expertise, with wide latitude for un-reviewed work. Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills, work independently and are to be considered industry experts in their discipline or in a particular field.

Duties & Responsibilities

With latitude for Un-reviewed work, in the area of expertise will provide:

• coaches and mentors other Engineering professionals
• reviews work of subordinate Engineering professionals
• provides technical leadership and direction on a corporate or industry level in their field of expertise
• 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

• Minimum 12 years’ experience as a practicing engineer
• State registration as a Professional Engineer
• An expert in engineering theories and principles.
• An expert in the 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership within 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.

*Note:

1. Prerequisite for promotion within the job string requires strong performance at prior level.
2. Promotion to the Engineer 4 level will be based on merit.
3. Promotion to the Engineer 5 level will be based on merit and business need

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