Power Engineering Technologist III

This is the third level of the Engineering Technologist classifications. The purpose of this position is to provide a high level of technical expertise to accurately 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. Incumbents demonstrate a high level of experience with customer design and workflow processes/procedures and technical skills in the client’s specific areas of expertise. The incumbent will assist in providing technical guidance to new or less experienced employees.

Responsibilities

• Interpret codes, standards, regulations, requirements, and guidelines, applying them appropriately to all assigned work orders or projects.
• Apply client/company policies and procedures in the development of complex site designs for electrical distribution facilities to serve a variety of customers.
• Design complex overhead or underground distribution projects across geographic areas such as commercial overhead and underground projects, downtown systems, extra facility projects, high-profile projects, highway relocation projects, and other projects requiring the highest reliability and quality.
• Prepare project and job packages that include material lists, requisitions, site drawings, and construction drawings for various installations of electrical facilities in a cost-effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability.
• Coordinate with construction personnel and client/customer to resolve jobsite issues related to project design or customer concerns.
• Create work requests using the current work management tool and communicate effectively with client and/or end-use customers on schedules, commitments, project feasibility, timeframes, and expectations.
• Properly apply client/company reliability principles for the resolution of power quality issues by evaluating loading of various overhead/underground equipment components and ensuring a safe and cost-effective design and installation.
• Develop relationships with key internal and external customers while supporting both company and client’s business goals and expectations, representing yourself both positively and professionally.
• Perform field work as required to validate customer and system requirements.
• Lead, mentor, train, and provide technical support for other classifications.
• Learn, practice, and promote all safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED (required).
• Associate’s degree (AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school) or Bachelor’s degree in non-engineering science, math, or business (preferred). Note: In certain situations, an Associate Degree or 4-year degree may be required based upon client project or contractual requirements.
• 3-5 years of experience in utility power distribution engineering or craft.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and operational procedures.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Proficiency in mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and interpret spreadsheets, as well as apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle suitable for business use (mileage reimbursement may apply).
• Ability to participate in storm restoration activities as a Damage Assessor, Team Lead, or Field Supervisor/Manager.

Skills

• Ability to deal with individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Self-motivated, savvy, reliable, and trustworthy, as well as technically competent.
• Demonstrated team player with strong negotiating and time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient user of personal computers, particularly Microsoft Office-based applications.
• Ability to constructively manage multiple tasks.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand and walk.
• Occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly talk, hear, and use hands to feel, handle, or finger tools or controls.
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms.
• Lift or exert force up to 50 pounds.
• Special vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Occasionally work in wet or humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, or outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, or moderate noise levels (e.g., business office with typewriters, computers, or light traffic).