Power Engineering Technologist I - Valdosta Area

Pike; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector seeks an entry-level Engineering Technologist to support residential and commercial utility projects. The successful candidate will apply technical skills in evaluating options and ensuring safe designs for various installations, under the mentorship of experienced personnel. Ideal for candidates pursuing a career in engineering with a focus on electrical facilities.

Qualifications

• Required education: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associate's degree or Bachelor's in non-engineering related fields.
• 0-1 year of experience in power distribution engineering or craft or GIS/CAD work.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply safety policies and procedures consistently.
• Develop skills to prepare project packages including material lists and drawings.
• Communicate regularly about job status to ensure expectations are met.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mathematical Skills

Education

High school degree or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (non-engineering science, math, or business)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• This role will be physically located in Southeast GA (near Valdosta area)
• Preferred at least 1-2 years of experience with utilities estimating and / or utilities construction

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