Power Engineering Technologist III

Pike Corporation; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a Power Engineering Technologist in Florence, South Carolina. The role involves advanced technical expertise in analyzing designs for power distribution projects and providing support to less experienced team members.

Essential functions include developing complex designs, collaborating with teams to resolve challenges, and performing field assessments. The position requires a high school diploma and 3-5 years of relevant experience, along with benefits like medical insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in utility power distribution engineering or related craft work.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle suitable for business use.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex overhead and underground distribution designs.
• Collaborate with construction teams and clients to resolve issues.
• Evaluate equipment loading and power quality considerations.

Skills

Power distribution engineering

Customer design workflows

Technical guidance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (if applicable)

Job description

Position Overview

This position represents the third level within the Power Engineering Technologist classification and reports directly to Operational Leadership. You will provide advanced technical expertise in analyzing complex design alternatives for power distribution projects. Individuals in this role are expected to demonstrate extensive knowledge of customer design workflows, procedures, and technical practices within the client’s areas of specialization. In addition, the position contributes to team development by providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support to less experienced team members.

Essential Functions

• This role requires regular on-site attendance and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.
• Interpret all applicable codes and regulations and independently develop complex overhead and underground distribution designs across multiple geographic areas. Project types may include, but are not limited to, commercial and residential systems, downtown power infrastructure, extra facility projects, high-profile initiatives, highway relocation projects, and other work requiring the highest levels of reliability and quality.
• Develop detailed, accurate, and cost-effective project and job packages—including material lists, requisitions, site layouts, and construction drawings—to ensure maximum safety, reliability, and quality across diverse and complex project types.
• Collaborate closely with construction teams, clients, and customers to resolve design and job-site challenges, while creating and managing work requests and clearly communicating schedules, feasibility, and expectations using current work management tools.
• Evaluate equipment loading, power quality considerations, and reliability requirements to deliver safe, compliant, and technically sound solutions for complex power distribution systems.
• Perform field assessments to validate system conditions and customer needs, while building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships that support company and client objectives.
• Support the training and development of less experienced team members, providing advanced technical guidance while consistently demonstrating and promoting full adherence to safety policies and procedures; perform additional duties as assigned.
• Expected participation in storm restoration activities as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (Certain client projects or contractual requirements may require an Associate degree from a two‑year college or technical school).
• 3-5 years of experience in utility power distribution engineering or related craft 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.

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: 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.

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.