Power Engineering Technologist I

Pike; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike is seeking an entry-level Engineering Technologist to apply technical skills in evaluating options for safe and cost-effective designs in various projects. The role offers the opportunity to learn and develop essential skills under supervision while focusing on safety practices, project preparation, and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Education required: High school degree or GED, preferred AA or Bachelor's.
• 0-1 year experience in power distribution engineering or GIS/CAD work.
• Ability to deal with diverse individuals and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Learn and promote safety policies and procedures.
• Prepare project packages including material lists and construction drawings.
• Communicate job status and develop relationships with clients.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Negotiating skills

Education

High school degree or GED

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in non-engineering science, math, or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY:

This is an entry level position of the Engineering Technologist staff. The purpose of this position is to apply technical skills to accurately 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.

ESSENTIALDUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

With the support of direct supervision and mentoring, the incumbent is responsible to carrying out the following duties:

Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time. Demonstrate the ability to properly 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. Demonstrate the ability to 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 both positively and professionally. Maintain files and records in an organized manner. Mentor under experienced personnel, supervision, management, and PE Performotherdutiesasassignedbymanagement.

COMPLEXITYOFWORK:

Generally routine, established precedents; practices and procedures exist.

RELATIONSHIPOUTSIDEWORKGROUP:

Exchange of information, which occasionally requires tact and/or diplomacy.

QUALIFICATIONS:Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualmustbeableto performeachessential dutysatisfactorily.Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge,skill,and/orability required.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformthe essentialfunctions.

REGULARATTENDANCEisrequired.

2. EDUCATIONand/orEXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

• RequiredHighschooldegreeorGED.
• PreferredAssociatesdegree(AAorequivalentfromtwo-yearcollegeortechnicalschool).
• PreferredA Bachelor’sdegreefroma four-yearcollegeorUniversityinnon-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

• 0-1Year(s) Experience inpower distribution engineering or craft or GIS/CAD work

CERTIFICATIONS,LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS:

N/A

ON-THE-JOBTRAINING :

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

LANGUAGESKILLS :

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

MATHEMATICALSKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONINGABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

OTHERSKILLSANDABILITIES:

• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Self-motivated, savvy, reliable, trustworthy, as well as technically competent.
• Demonstrated team player.
• Demonstrated negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient user of personal computer, particularly Microsoft Office based on applications.
• Ability to constructively manage multiple tasks.
• Possess valid driver’s license and vehicle suitable for business use (mileage reimbursement may apply).
• Ability to participate in storm restoration activities as a“Driver”, “Wire Down Sitter” or “Clerk” if needed

PHYSICALDEMANDS:Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativesofthosethatmustbe metbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonable accommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.

Howmuchonthejobtimeis spentinthefollowingphysicalactivities?

• Stand Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Walk Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Sit 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Talk or Hear 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Use Hands to Feel, Handle or finger tools or controls 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Climb or balance Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Reach with Hands and Arms Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Taste or Smell None

Doesthisjobrequirethatweightbeliftedorforcetobeexerted?

• Up to 10 Pounds 2/3 and more
• Up to 25 Pounds Up to 1/3
• Up to 50 Pounds None
• Up to 100 Pounds None
• More than 100 Pounds None

Doesthisjobhaveanyspecialvisionrequirements?

☒ CloseVision(clearvisionat20inchesorless)

☒ DistanceVision(clearvisionat20feetormore)

☒ ColorVision(abilitytoidentifyanddistinguishcolors)

☒ Peripheralvisions(abilitytoobserveanareathatcanbeseenupanddownortotheleftandright whileeyesarefixedona givenpoint)

☒ DepthPerception(three-dimensionalvision,abilitytojudgedistancesandspatialrelationships

☒ AbilitytoAdjustFocus(abilitytoadjusttheeyestobringanobjectintosharpfocus)

WORKENVIRONMENT:Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthose anemployeeencounterswhileperformingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodations maybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.

• Wet,humid conditions(non- weather) None
• Work near moving mechanical parts None
• Work in high, precarious places Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Fumes or airborne particles None
• Toxic or caustic chemicals None
• Outdoor weather conditions Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Extreme cold (non-weather) None
• Extreme Heat (non-weather) None
• Risk of electrical shock Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Work with explosives None
• Risk of radiation None
• Vibration None

Whileperformingthisjob,thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentis:

Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and or computer printer, light traffic)

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