Power Engineering Technologist I-PETI CC

About the Role

Under direct supervision and mentoring, the role involves learning and practicing safety policies, applying applicable codes and regulations, conducting site visits, using design and work‑management software, preparing comprehensive project packages, evaluating equipment loading, and communicating job status to meet client expectations. The employee will also develop professional relationships, maintain organized records, receive guidance from experienced personnel, and perform other duties as assigned. Engineering roles at Pike span transmission and distribution, substations, smart‑meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, and storm‑damage assessment, offering opportunities to support essential services that keep infrastructure operational for people and businesses. • Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time. • Develop skills to safely make job‑site visits and interact with construction personnel. • Develop and demonstrate ability to use the various design software and work management tools utilized by the company and client(s). • Prepare project and job packages that include material lists, requisitions, labor estimates, site drawings and construction drawings for various installations of electrical facilities in a cost‑effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability. • Develop skills to accurately evaluate loading on distribution equipment such as transformers & fusing. • Regularly communicate job status to assure client expectations and deliverable dates are met. • 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. • Maintain files and records in an organized manner. • Mentor under experienced personnel, supervision, management, and PE.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸safety policies
• ▸site visits
• ▸design software
• ▸project packages
• ▸load evaluation
• ▸status reporting

What You Bring

This entry-level Engineering Technologist position focuses on applying technical skills to evaluate options and design safe, cost‑effective, and reliable facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The incumbent will demonstrate basic knowledge of client design and workflow processes, data entry, and the specific technical areas required by the company and its customers. Candidates must have at least a high‑school diploma or GED, with a preference for an associate or bachelor's degree in a non‑engineering science, mathematics, or business field. Zero to one year of experience in power distribution engineering, craft work, or GIS/CAD is required, along with regular attendance and willingness to undergo on‑the‑job training through shadowing and classroom instruction. Key abilities include reading and interpreting technical documents, basic mathematical calculations, application of algebra and geometry, and common‑sense reasoning. Strong interpersonal skills, self‑motivation, teamwork, negotiation, time management, effective oral and written communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are also essential. A valid driver’s license and the ability to assist in storm restoration activities are required. Physical demands involve occasional standing, lifting, and various vision requirements such as close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. The work environment may include wet conditions, exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, chemicals, weather extremes, and occasional electrical shock risk, with moderate noise levels. • Demonstrate the ability to properly apply various codes, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures to all assigned work. • Demonstrate the ability to learn utility construction practices on public right of way (ROW) and private land.

Requirements

• ▸gis/cad
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸high school
• ▸power distribution
• ▸teamwork
• ▸driver’s license

Work Environment

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