Power Engineering Technologist III

Pike Corporation; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in Fletcher, NC is seeking an Engineering Technologist III to provide high-level technical expertise for analyzing complex options and preparing power distribution facility designs for residential, commercial, industrial projects and large-scale work related to grid reliability.

The role supports customer design processes, mentors newer staff, and ensures safety and quality through adherence to client standards. Strong field experience and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in utility power distribution engineering or craft is expected.

Responsibilities

• Interpret codes, standards and guidelines for work orders and projects.
• Design complex power distribution facilities for varied customers.
• Coordinate with field personnel and clients to resolve design issues.
• Prepare project packages with drawings, material lists, and requisitions.
• Lead and mentor team members; promote safety and reliability policies.

Skills

Power distribution

Technical leadership

Field inspection

Customer design

Work management

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY:

This is the third level of the Engineering Technologist classifications. The purpose of this position is to provide a high level of technical expertise to accurately analyze complex options and prepare complex power distribution facility designs for residential, commercial, industrial projects and large project work related to the reliability of the distribution grid. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate a high level of experience with customer design and workflow processes/procedures and technical skills in the client’s specific areas of expertise. The incumbent will assist providing technical guidance to new or less experienced employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret codes, standards, regulation, requirements, and guidelines applying them appropriately to all assigned work orders or projects
• Apply client/company policies and procedures in the development of complex site designs for electrical distribution facilities to serve a variety of customers.
• Design complex overhead or underground distribution projects across geographic areas such as commercial overhead and underground projects, downtown systems, extra facility projects, high profile projects, highway relocation projects, and other projects requiring the highest reliability and quality.
• Prepare project and job packages that include material lists, requisitions, site drawings and construction drawings for various installations of electrical facilities in a cost-effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability.
• Coordinate with construction personnel and client/customer to resolve jobsite issues related to project design or customer issues.
• Create work requests using the current work management tool and communicate effectively with client and /or end use customers on schedules, commitments, project feasibility, timeframes, and expectations.
• Properly apply client/company reliability principals for the resolution of power quality issues, by evaluating loading of various overhead/underground equipment components and ensuring a safe and cost-effective design and installation.
• 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.
• Perform field work as required to validate customer and system requirements.
• Leads, mentors, trains, and provides technical support for other classifications.
• Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK:

Non-routine; general polices applied to frequently changing situations.

REALTIONS OUTSIDE WORKGROUP:

Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May be expected to act as Team Lead.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Regular attendance is required.

2. Education and/or Experience

Required High school degree or GED.

Preferred Associates degree (AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school).

Note: In certain situations, an Associate Degree or 4-year degree may be required based upon client project or contractual requirements.

Preferred A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in non-engineering science, math or business.

Experience

3-5Year(s) Experience in utility power distribution engineering or craft.

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.
2. Ability to write reports, Business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
3. Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Abilities:

1. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
2. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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 Damage Assessor, Team Lead or Field Supervisor/Manager

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

1. Doesthisjobrequirethatweightbeliftedorforcetobeexerted?
2. Up to 10 Pounds 1/3 to 2/3
3. Up to 25 Pounds Up to 1/3
4. Up to 50 Pounds None
5. Up to 100 Pounds None
6. More than 100 Pounds None
7. Doesthisjobhaveanyspecialvisionrequirements?
8. Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
9. Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
10. Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
11. Peripheral vision (ability to observe a range that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
12. Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships_
13. Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus)
14. No Special Vision Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Wet, humid conditions(non- weather) Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Work near moving mechanical parts Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• 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

While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is: 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