Power Engineering Technologist III- Major Projects

Pike; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Engineering Technologist to provide technical expertise in power distribution designs. The role involves project management, design, and mentorship of junior staff, ensuring high reliability and quality in electrical distribution projects.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in utility power distribution engineering or craft.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and deal with variables.

Responsibilities

• Design complex overhead or underground distribution projects.
• Lead, mentor, train, and provide technical support to other classifications.
• Coordinate with construction personnel and clients to resolve job site issues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Negotiation

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Non-Engineering Science, Math, or Business

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 extensive experience with customer design, workflow processes, procedures, and technical skills in the client’s specific areas of expertise. The incumbent will assist in providing technical guidance to new or less experienced employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

With minimal supervision and guidance, the incumbent is responsible for performing the following duties:

1. Interpret codes, standards, regulations, requirements, and guidelines, applying them appropriately to all assigned work orders or projects.
2. Apply client/company policies and procedures in developing complex site designs for electrical distribution facilities to serve various customers.
3. Design complex overhead or underground distribution projects across geographic areas, including commercial overhead and underground projects, downtown systems, high-profile projects, highway relocation projects, and others requiring high reliability and quality.
4. Prepare project and job packages, including material lists, requisitions, site drawings, and construction drawings, in a cost-effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability.
5. Coordinate with construction personnel and clients/customers to resolve job site issues related to project design or customer concerns.
6. Create work requests using the current work management tools and communicate effectively regarding schedules, commitments, project feasibility, timeframes, and expectations.
7. Apply client/company reliability principles to resolve power quality issues by evaluating loading of overhead/underground equipment components, ensuring safe and cost-effective design and installation.
8. Develop relationships with key internal and external customers, supporting business goals and representing the company professionally.
9. Perform field work as needed to validate customer and system requirements.
10. Lead, mentor, train, and provide technical support to other classifications.
11. Learn, practice, and promote all safety policies and procedures consistently.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK:

Non-routine; general policies are applied to frequently changing situations.

RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORKGROUP:

Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring tact.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May 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: Required.
2. Education and Experience:

• Required high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred Associate's degree (AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school).
• Note: In certain situations, an Associate Degree or 4-year degree may be required based on client project or contractual requirements.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in non-engineering science, math, or business.
• Experience: 3-5 years in utility power distribution engineering or craft.

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 interpret documents such as manuals and procedures.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and manuals.
• Effective presentation skills for one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform basic operations and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.

Reasoning Ability:

• Interpret technical instructions and deal with variables.
• Solve practical problems with limited standardization.

Others Skills and Abilities:

• Deal effectively 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.
• Manage multiple tasks constructively.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for business use.
• Participate in storm restoration activities as needed.

Physical Demands:

Must meet physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations available. Activities include standing, walking, sitting, talking, handling tools, climbing, stooping, reaching, and others as detailed. Lifting requirements are specified, and vision and environmental conditions are outlined.

While performing this job, the noise level is moderate. The description is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled. It is a non-union company.