Power Engineering Technologist II-PETII

About the Role

Working with limited direct supervision, the employee interprets codes, standards and client policies, develops site designs, prepares project packages, and coordinates with construction personnel and customers to resolve on‑site issues. The role also creates work requests, communicates schedules and expectations, and applies reliability principles to address power‑quality problems. Engineering staff at Pike play critical roles in maintaining essential services such as electric power, gas, telephone and wireless communications, offering opportunities in transmission and distribution, substations, smart‑meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications and storm‑damage assessment. • Interpret codes, standards, regulations and maintain related records. • Apply client policies to develop moderately difficult to complex electrical distribution site designs. • Design safe, cost‑effective overhead and underground distribution projects for residential, commercial and industrial customers. • Prepare project packages including material lists, requisitions, and site and construction drawings. • Coordinate with construction crews and clients to resolve on‑site design and customer issues. • Generate work requests, communicate schedules, feasibility and expectations to stakeholders. • Apply reliability principles to evaluate equipment loading and resolve power‑quality problems. • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers while supporting business goals. • Perform field work to validate system requirements and assist with employee training. • Promote and adhere to all safety policies and procedures at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸code interpretation
• ▸site design
• ▸project packages
• ▸construction coordination
• ▸reliability analysis
• ▸field validation

What You Bring

This position is the second level of the Distribution Engineering Technologist classification. It provides intermediate technical expertise to evaluate complex options and design power distribution facilities for residential, small‑to‑medium commercial, and industrial projects in a safe, cost‑effective, and reliable manner. Incumbents are expected to have an intermediate to high level of experience with customer design workflows and technical skills in the client’s specialty areas. The work is classified as moderately routine, applying general policies with some decision‑making authority. The employee influences moderate‑nature decisions that require a high degree of tact. Qualifications include regular attendance, a high school diploma or GED (associate or bachelor’s degree preferred), and 1‑3 years of experience in utility power distribution engineering or a related craft. On‑the‑job training consists of job shadowing, classroom instruction and interaction with experienced staff during the first year. The role requires strong language skills for reading technical documents, writing reports and procedures, and presenting information to customers and colleagues. Mathematical abilities include basic arithmetic, fractions, percentages, ratios, and elementary algebra and geometry. Reasoning skills involve interpreting written, oral and diagrammatic instructions and solving problems with multiple variables. Additional competencies include dealing with diverse individuals, self‑motivation, teamwork, negotiation, time management, effective oral and written communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office, ability to manage multiple tasks, and a valid driver’s license with a suitable vehicle. Participation in storm‑restoration activities may be required. Physical demands involve frequent standing, walking, sitting and talking, regular hand use, and occasional climbing, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception, with no special vision needs beyond normal adjustment. The work environment includes occasional exposure to wet conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, outdoor weather, and risk of electrical shock, with moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations are available for employees with disabilities.

Requirements

• ▸power distribution
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸high school
• ▸1-3 years
• ▸teamwork
• ▸negotiation

Work Environment

Office Full-Time