Power Engineering Technologist III

Pike Corporation · Fletcher, NC · 1 mo ago

ManagementFull-time

About the Role

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 are expected to 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 providing technical guidance to new or less experienced employees.

Responsibilities

With minimal supervision and guidance, the incumbent is responsible for performing the following duties:

Interpret codes, standards, regulation, 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 issues
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 principals 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 while representing themselves both positively and professionally
Perform field work as required to validate customer and system requirements
Leads, mentors, trains, and provides 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

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Required: High school degree or GED
Preferred: Associate's degree (AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school). Note: In certain situations, an Associate Degree or 4-year degree may be required based upon client project or contractual requirements.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or University in non-engineering science, math or business
Experience: 3-5 Year(s) in utility power distribution engineering or craft

On-the-Job Training

A combination of job shadowing, classroom and interaction with more experienced employees as needed during first year in the position

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.
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 of the organization

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Reasoning Ability

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Other Skills and Abilities

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

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities?

Stand: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
Walk: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
Sit: Occasionally (Up to 1/3)
Talk or Hear: Regularly (2/3 and more)
Use Hands to Feel, Handle or Finger Tools or Controls: Regularly (2/3 and more)
Climb or Balance: Occasionally (Up to 1/3)
Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl: Occasionally (Up to 1/3)
Reach with Hands and Arms: Occasionally (Up to 1/3)

Does this job require that weight be lifted or force to be exerted?

Up to 10 Pounds: 1/3 to 2/3
Up to 25 Pounds: Up to 1/3

Special Vision Requirements

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.