Power Engineering Technologist II

Position Overview

This position is the second level within the Power Engineering Technologist classification and reports directly to Operational Leadership. Building on the foundational skills developed in the entry ‑ level role, you will support the Engineering team by providing more advanced technical support in evaluating design options for power distribution projects. The role requires a strong working knowledge of power design workflows, procedures, and technical practices, with individuals expected to apply intermediate to advanced expertise to independently contribute to safe, reliable, and cost ‑ effective solutions.

Essential Functions

• Independently develop moderately complex overhead and underground distribution designs by interpreting applicable codes, standards, and client requirements to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare complete project and job packages—including material lists, requisitions, and construction drawings—and independently update required systems, records, and work requests using current work management tools.
• Collaborate with construction teams, clients, and customers to proactively address design issues, evaluate loading and reliability considerations, and resolve power quality challenges.
• Perform field assessments with minimal oversight to validate system conditions and customer needs, while building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners in support of project and business objectives.
• Support the training and development of other team members and consistently demonstrate and promote all safety policies and procedures; perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years of experience in utility power distribution engineering or related craft work.

Other Abilities

• Valid driver's license and vehicle suitable for business use (mileage reimbursement may apply).

Physical Demands

• 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.
• Lifting up to 10 pounds regularly.

Work Environment

• A mix of office and field work.
• Occasional outdoor work in various weather conditions and in areas that you or others elevate or deem hazardous.
• 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 we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.
• We are a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

About The Team

• Engineering 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.