Power Engineering Technologist Senior

Pike Engineering in; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering is seeking a Senior Power Engineering Technologist to provide senior-level expertise in analyzing options and designing complex power distribution facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

You will act as a liaison between client and team, coordinate with the PE in charge, and lead a team on large infrastructure programs while ensuring adherence to codes and client standards.

Qualifications

• 5-7 Year(s) Experience in a utility power distribution engineering.

Responsibilities

• Direct the workflow and activities of Engineering Technologist and others as assigned by management and the client.
• Lead or coordinate projects for complex electric distribution facilities and large infrastructure programs.

Job description

SUMMARY:

This is the senior level of the Power Engineering Technologist classifications. The purpose of this position is to provide senior level experience with 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 have a high level of experience and technical skills in the client’s specific areas of expertise. The incumbent will be in the first level of leadership and assist with training of new employees and act as liaison between client and team with project updates.

Direct the workflow and activities of Engineering Technologist and others as assigned by management and the client.

Work closely with the Pike Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) responsible charge to coordinate efforts and assure that all local, state, and federal codes are being adhered to as well as the client’s standards.

Design the most complex electric distribution facilities and circuit construction projects across a wide geographic area including downtown underground projects, extra facility projects, high profile projects, highway relocation projects, and other projects requiring the highest reliability.

Prepares site drawings, construction drawings, calculations, easements, and any other required documentation for complex installations of electrical distribution facilities.

Create work requests using work management tools and communicate effectively with client and/or end use customers on schedules, commitments, project feasibility, timeframes, and expectations.

Develops relationships with key internal and external customers, builders, developers, electricians, other utilities, and city officials as needed in the execution of client job responsibilities.

Coordinate with construction personnel and client/customer to resolve jobsite issues related to project design or customer issues.

Ability to serve as one of the departmental leads to assist with training and providing technical support for other engineering classifications.

Supports both company and client’s business goals and expectation while representing themselves both positively and professionally.

Act as the lead or single point of contact for large infrastructure projects or programs coordinating a team of technicians, engineers, field resources to meet project deliverables and/or program goals and objectives.

Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK:

RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP:

Influences decisions of major nature. High degree of tact and diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May serve in Team Lead or Project Manager I role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

2. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION:

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

Preferred a Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in non-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:

5-7 Year(s) Experience in a utility power distribution engineering or craft.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Not Applicable

ON - THE - JOB TRAINING:

A combination of job shadowing, classroom and interaction with more experienced employees as needed during first year in the position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.

Ability to write reports, Business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

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 spreadsheets.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Self-motivated, savvy, reliable, trustworthy, as well as technically competent.

Demonstrated team player.

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 DEMANDS:

Stand 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

Walk 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

Sit 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

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 1/3 to 2/3

Up to 25 Pounds Up to 1/3

Up to 50 Pounds None

Up to 100 Pounds None

More than 100 Pounds None

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Peripheral visions (ability to observe a area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

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

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