Power Engineering Technologist I

About the Role

• 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 and 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 business goals and representing themselves positively and professionally. • Maintain files and records in an organized manner. • Mentor under experienced personnel, supervision, management, and PE.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸safety compliance
• ▸site visits
• ▸design software
• ▸project planning
• ▸load analysis
• ▸client reporting

What You Bring

The Engineering Technologist entry‑level role focuses on applying technical skills to evaluate options and create safe, cost‑effective, and reliable designs for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Incumbents must demonstrate a basic understanding of client design and workflow processes, data entry, and the technical expertise required in the company’s areas of focus. Regular attendance is required. Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma or GED; an associate’s degree is preferred, and a bachelor’s degree in a non‑engineering science, math, or business field is advantageous, depending on client or contractual needs. The position requires 0‑1 year of experience in power distribution engineering, craft work, or GIS/CAD. Training combines job shadowing, classroom instruction, and mentorship during the first year. Employees must be able to read and interpret procedural documents, write simple correspondence, and respond to common inquiries. Mathematical competencies include basic arithmetic, fractions, percentages, ratios, and introductory algebra and geometry, as well as spreadsheet interpretation. Effective oral and written communication, teamwork, time management, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are also expected. Physical demands include occasional standing, walking, climbing, and lifting up to 100 pounds, with regular sitting and hand use. The work environment may involve wet conditions, exposure to mechanical parts, heights, fumes, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and occasional electrical shock risk. • 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
• ▸associate degree
• ▸code compliance
• ▸utility construction
• ▸teamwork

Work Environment

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