Power Engineering Technologist Senior

Overview

Power Engineering Technologist Senior role at Pike Corporation. This senior level provides technical expertise to 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. The incumbent is expected to have a high level of experience and technical skills in the client’s areas of expertise, will be involved in leadership as a liaison between client and team, and may assist with training of new employees.

• Direct the workflow and activities of Engineering Technologists and others as assigned by management and the client.
• Coordinate with the Pike Engineering Professional Engineer responsible charge to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes and client standards.
• Design the most complex electric distribution facilities and circuit construction projects across a wide geographic area, including downtown underground projects, high-profile projects, highway relocation projects, and other projects requiring the highest reliability.
• Prepare site drawings, construction drawings, calculations, easements, and other required documentation for complex electrical distribution facilities installations.
• Create work requests using work management tools and communicate with the client and/or end users on schedules, commitments, feasibility, time frames, and expectations.
• Develop 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/ or client to resolve jobsite issues related to project design or customer issues.
• Serve as one of the departmental leads to assist with training and providing technical support for other engineering classifications.
• Support company and client business goals and maintain professional representation.
• Act as the lead or single point of contact for large infrastructure projects or programs, coordinating a team of technicians, engineers, and field resources to meet deliverables and objectives.
• Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education

• Required high school degree or GED.
• Preferred Associate’s degree (AA or equivalent).
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree from a 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.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and operational procedures.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

• Ability to perform arithmetic operations and work with different units of measure; use fractions, decimals, and units of American measurement.
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; interpret spreadsheets.
• Apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.

• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated, reliable, technically competent, and a team player.
• Demonstrated negotiating, time management, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for business use.
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