Power Engineering Technologist II

Summary

This is the second level of the Distribution Engineering Technologist classification. The purpose of this position is to provide an intermediate level of experienced technical expertise to evaluate complex options and design power distribution facilities for residential and small to medium commercial and industrial projects in a safe, cost‑effective, and reliable manner. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of experience with customer design workflows, procedures, and technical skills within the client’s specific areas of expertise.

With limited direct supervision and guidance, the incumbent is responsible for the following:

• Interpret applicable codes, standards, regulations, requirements, and guidelines
• Maintain records and files and update appropriate company and client systems
• Apply client and company policies and procedures in the development of moderately difficult to complex site designs for electrical distribution facilities
• Create safe and cost‑effective designs for overhead and underground distribution projects, including commercial, industrial, extra‑facility, high‑profile, highway relocation, and other projects requiring high reliability
• Prepare project and job packages including material lists, requisitions, site drawings, and construction drawings that maximize safety and service reliability
• Coordinate with construction personnel and client or customer representatives to resolve job‑site or design‑related issues
• Create work requests using current work management tools and communicate with clients and end‑use customers regarding schedules, commitments, feasibility, timelines, and expectations
• Apply client and company reliability principles to resolve power quality issues by evaluating loading on overhead and underground equipment
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external customers while supporting company and client business goals
• Perform field work as required to validate customer and system requirements
• Assist with the training and development of other employees
• Learn, practice, and promote all safety policies and procedures at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Moderately routine work with application of general policies and procedures. Some independent decision‑making is required.

Position may influence decisions of moderate importance and requires a high degree of tact.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular attendance is required

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED
• Preferred:
  Associate degree from a two‑year college or technical school
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university in non‑engineering science, math, or business

Note:

Certain client projects or contractual requirements may require an Associate or Bachelor’s degree.

• 1–3 years of experience in utility power distribution engineering or related craft work

• None required

Training includes job shadowing, classroom instruction, and interaction with experienced employees during the first year in the position.

• Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals and operational documentation
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group settings to customers, clients, and employees

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret spreadsheets
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts

• Ability to interpret a variety of written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule‑based instructions
• Ability to address problems…