Power Engineering Technologist I - CC

Pike Corporation; Fort Mill (SC); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance, short-term and long‑t​

Paid time off, holidays, and family/​m

Descrizione del lavoro

Pike Engineering in Fort Mill, SC is seeking an entry-level individual to support our Engineering team with hands-on experience in power distribution design. The role blends office and field work, focusing on safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions while learning design tools and client workflows.

You will develop foundational knowledge of project requirements, enter data accurately, and participate in ongoing training and mentorship from professional engineers; regular on-site work is

Competenze

• Regular attendance is required.
• 0-2 years of experience in power distribution engineering, electrical craft work, or GIS/CAD-related work.
• High school diploma or GED; an associate degree may be required for some projects.

Mansioni

• Assist with development of complete project and job packages, including drawings, material lists, estimates, and requisitions, using design software and work management tools.
• Develop technical field and construction knowledge, preparing project packages with drawings and material lists while utilizing company tools.
• Provide regular project status updates and build strong relationships with internal and external partners to meet timelines and objectives.
• Engage in continuous learning and mentorship from experienced engineers and supervisors.
• Participate in storm restoration activities as needed.

Conoscenze

Data entry

Technical learning

Team collaboration

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Strumenti

GIS

CAD

Design software

Work management tools

Descrizione del lavoro

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an entry-level position that supports our Engineering team and reports directly to regional operational leadership. The role includes a combination of office and field work, providing hands-on experience applying technical skills to help design safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for power distribution projects. You should be comfortable learning design tools, following company and client workflows and procedures, accurately entering data, and developing a foundational understanding of each project's technical requirements.

Position Overview

This is an entry-level position that supports our Engineering team and reports directly to regional operational leadership. The role includes a combination of office and field work, providing hands-on experience applying technical skills to help design safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for power distribution projects. You should be comfortable learning design tools, following company and client workflows and procedures, accurately entering data, and developing a foundational understanding of each project's technical requirements.

Essential Functions

• This role requires regular on-site attendance and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.
• Interpret and comply with all applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures while maintaining accurate, well-organized project documentation.
• Support Project Design & Preparation: Assist with the development of complete project and job packages, including drawings, material lists, estimates, and requisitions, using company and client design software and work management tools.
• Develop Technical Field & Construction Knowledge: Prepare comprehensive project and job packages—such as drawings, material lists, estimates, and requisitions—while utilizing company and client design software and work management tools.
• Provide regular project status updates and build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to ensure expectations, timelines, and business objectives are met.
• Engage in Continuous Learning & Mentorship: Actively build technical, design, and field knowledge through ongoing training and mentorship from experienced team members, supervisors, and Professional Engineers.
• Participate in storm restoration activities as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Regular attendance is required.
• High school diploma or GED (Certain client projects or contractual requirements may require an Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school).
• 0-2 years of experience in power distribution engineering, electrical craft work, or GIS/CAD-related work.

Other Abilities

• Valid driver's license and vehicle suitable for business use (mileage reimbursement may apply).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This role involves primarily office-based work with regular sitting and frequent use of hands for computer and tool handling, and talking and hearing throughout the day. The position also includes occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping or kneeling during field activities. We may require employees to lift up to 10 pounds regularly. The job also requires visual abilities, including close and distance vision, color distinction, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

Your work will involve a mix of office and field work. While most duties are performed in a typical office setting, you may occasionally perform work outdoors in various weather conditions and in areas that you or others elevate or deem hazardous. Some tasks may also involve exposure to a risk of electrical shock during field visits. We make reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities.

Our Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

NOTE: We do not intend this job description to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

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.