Power Engineering Technologist I - CC

This is an entry-level position that supports our Engineering team and reports directly to regional operational leadership. The role includes a combination of office and field work, providing hands-on experience applying technical skills to help design safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for power distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and comply with all applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures while maintaining accurate, well-organized project documentation.
• Support Project Design & Preparation: Assist with the development of complete project and job packages, including drawings, material lists, estimates, and requisitions, using company and client design software and work management tools.
• Develop Technical Field & Construction Knowledge: Prepare comprehensive project and job packages—such as drawings, material lists, estimates, and requisitions—while utilizing company and client design software and work management tools.
• Provide regular project status updates and build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to ensure expectations, timelines, and business objectives are met.
• Engage in Continuous Learning & Mentorship: Actively build technical, design, and field knowledge through ongoing training and mentorship from experienced team members, supervisors, and Professional Engineers.
• Participate in storm restoration activities as needed.

Requirements

• Regular attendance is required; this role is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.
• High school diploma or GED (certain client projects or contractual requirements may require an Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school).
• 0-2 years of experience in power distribution engineering, electrical craft work, or GIS/CAD-related work.
• 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.

• Primarily office-based work with regular sitting and frequent use of hands for computer and tool handling, and talking and hearing throughout the day.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping or kneeling during field activities.
• May require lifting up to 10 pounds regularly.
• Requires visual abilities, including close and distance vision, color distinction, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

Your work will involve a mix of office and field work.

• Most duties are performed in a typical office setting.
• Occasional outdoor work in various weather conditions and in areas that may be elevated or deemed hazardous.
• Some tasks may involve exposure to a risk of electrical shock during field visits.

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.

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country and continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment to perform any job.

“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do, and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

About The Team

Pike Engineering employees play critical roles in ensuring that essential services like electric power, gas, telephone, and wireless communications are up and running when people and businesses need them. We offer engineering opportunities in transmission and distribution, substations, smart meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, storm damage assessment, and more.