Power Engineering Technologist I - CC

Pike; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level Engineering Technologist to join its innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply technical skills in designing safe and reliable facilities for various projects. You will gain hands-on experience through mentorship, learning essential safety protocols, and developing skills in project preparation and client communication. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of residential, commercial, and industrial projects. If you are self-motivated and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in engineering.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of design and workflow processes.
• 0-1 year experience in power distribution engineering or GIS/CAD work.

Responsibilities

• Learning and promoting safety policies 100% of the time.
• Preparing project packages including material lists and drawings.
• Communicating job status to meet client expectations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Technical competence

Team player

Time management skills

Negotiating skills

Basic algebra and geometry skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or business

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Design software

Work management tools

Job description

SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the support of supervision and mentoring, the incumbent is responsible for:

1. Learning, practicing, and promoting safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
2. Applying various codes, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures to assigned work.
3. Developing skills for safe job-site visits and interaction with construction personnel.
4. Using design software and work management tools utilized by the company and clients.
5. Preparing project and job packages, including material lists, requisitions, labor estimates, site and construction drawings.
6. Evaluating loading on distribution equipment such as transformers and fuses.
7. Learning utility construction practices on public rights of way (ROW) and private land.
8. Communicating job status regularly to meet client expectations and deadlines.
9. Building relationships with internal and external customers, supporting business goals professionally.
10. Maintaining organized files and records.
11. Mentoring under experienced personnel, supervision, management, and PE.
12. Performing other duties as assigned by management.

WORK COMPLEXITY: Generally routine with established practices and procedures.

RELATIONSHIPS OUTSIDE WORKGROUP: Exchange of information requiring tact and diplomacy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform successfully, individuals must meet the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree (AA) or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering science, math, or business preferred.

Note: Depending on client or contractual requirements, an Associate or Bachelor’s degree may be required.

• 0-1 year experience in power distribution engineering, craft, or GIS/CAD work preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

N/A

On-the-Job Training:

Combination of job shadowing, classroom training, and interaction with experienced employees during the first year.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals and operational procedures.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community.

Mathematical Skills:

• Basic operations with numbers, fractions, decimals, and units of measure.
• Applying concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Basic algebra and geometry skills.

Reasoning Ability:

• Applying common sense to carry out detailed instructions.
• Handling standardized situations with minimal variables.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Dealing with diverse individuals.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and technically competent.
• Team player with negotiating and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Managing multiple tasks constructively.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for business use.
• Participation in storm restoration activities if needed.

Physical Demands:

Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, using hands, climbing, stooping, reaching, and exerting weight up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustments. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Work Environment:

Includes occasional high places, outdoor conditions, and risk of electrical shock. Noise level is moderate. Accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

While performing duties, noise levels are moderate (e.g., offices, light traffic).

Note: This description is not exhaustive; employees may perform other duties as needed. Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer, non-union, and values diversity.