Power Engineering Technologist II- CC

About the role

Pike Engineering offers a wide variety of benefits including but not limited to Medical; Dental and Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; 401(k); Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee and Dependent Basic Life Insurance; Employee and Dependent Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Critical Illness; Accident and Whole Life Insurance; Legal Services, Identity Theft, and Cyber Security; Employee Discounts and Service Awards. All health care benefits are available upon election on day one (1) of your employment with Pike.

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.

Responsibilities

This role requires regular on-site attendance and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. The essential functions of this role include:

• Independently developing moderately complex overhead and underground distribution designs by interpreting applicable codes, standards, and client requirements to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Preparing complete project and job packages—including material lists, requisitions, and construction drawings—and independently updating required systems, records, and work requests using current work management tools.
• Collaborating with construction teams, clients, and customers to proactively address design issues, evaluate loading and reliability considerations, and resolve power quality challenges.
• Performing 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.
• Supporting the training and development of other team members and consistently demonstrating and promoting all safety policies and procedures; performing additional duties as assigned.
• Participating in storm restoration activities as needed.

Requirements

The minimum requirements for this role include:

• High school diploma or GED (Certain client projects or contractual requirements may require an Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school).
• 2-4 years of experience in utility power distribution engineering or related craft 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. This role involves primarily office-based work with regular sitting and frequent use of hands for computer and tool handling, and talking and hearing throughout the day. The position also includes occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping or kneeling during field activities. We may require employees to lift up to 10 pounds regularly. The job also requires visual abilities, including close and distance vision, color distinction, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

Your work will involve a mix of office and field work. While most duties are performed in a typical office setting, you may occasionally perform work outdoors in various weather conditions and in areas that you or others elevate or deem hazardous. Some tasks may also involve exposure to a risk of electrical shock during field visits. We make reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Pike Engineering offers a range of benefits, including:

• 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

Pay

The compensation range for this position is between $28.00- $30.00/ hr