Power Engineering Technologist III

About the role

This position represents the third level within the Power Engineering Technologist classification and reports directly to Operational Leadership. You will provide advanced technical expertise in analyzing complex design alternatives for power distribution projects. Individuals in this role are expected to demonstrate extensive knowledge of customer design workflows, procedures, and technical practices within the client's areas of specialization. In addition, the position contributes to team development by providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support to less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Interpret all applicable codes and regulations and independently develop complex overhead and underground distribution designs across multiple geographic areas.
• Project types may include, but are not limited to, commercial and residential systems, downtown power infrastructure, extra facility projects, high-profile initiatives, highway relocation projects, and other work requiring the highest levels of reliability and quality.
• Develop detailed, accurate, and cost-effective project and job packages—including material lists, requisitions, site layouts, and construction drawings—to ensure maximum safety, reliability, and quality across diverse and complex project types.
• Collaborate closely with construction teams, clients, and customers to resolve design and job-site challenges, while creating and managing work requests and clearly communicating schedules, feasibility, and expectations using current work management tools.
• Evaluate equipment loading, power quality considerations, and reliability requirements to deliver safe, compliant, and technically sound solutions for complex power distribution systems.
• Perform field assessments to validate system conditions and customer needs, while building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships that support company and client objectives.
• Support the training and development of less experienced team members, providing advanced technical guidance while consistently demonstrating and promoting full adherence to safety policies and procedures; perform additional duties as assigned.
• Participate in storm restoration activities as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (certain client projects or contractual requirements may require an Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school).
• 3–5 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

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. May require lifting up to 10 pounds regularly. Visual abilities include close and distance vision, color distinction, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

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. Reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities are available.

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