Job DescriptionSummaryThis is the second level of the Distribution Engineering Technologist classification. The purpose of this position is to provide an intermediate level of experienced technical expertise to evaluate complex options and design power distribution facilities for residential and small to medium commercial and industrial projects in a safe, cost-effective, and reliable manner. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of experience with customer design workflows, procedures, and technical skills within the client's specific areas of expertise.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesWith limited direct supervision and guidance, the incumbent is responsible for the following:
- Interpret applicable codes, standards, regulations, requirements, and guidelines
- Maintain records and files and update appropriate company and client systems
- Apply client and company policies and procedures in the development of moderately difficult to complex site designs for electrical distribution facilities
- Create safe and cost-effective designs for overhead and underground distribution projects, including commercial, industrial, extra-facility, high-profile, highway relocation, and other projects requiring high reliability
- Prepare project and job packages including material lists, requisitions, site drawings, and construction drawings that maximize safety and service reliability
- Coordinate with construction personnel and client or customer representatives to resolve job-site or design-related issues
- Create work requests using current work management tools and communicate with clients and end-use customers regarding schedules, commitments, feasibility, timelines, and expectations
- Apply client and company reliability principles to resolve power quality issues by evaluating loading on overhead and underground equipment
- Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external customers while supporting company and client business goals
- Perform field work as required to validate customer and system requirements
- Assist with the training and development of other employees
- Learn, practice, and promote all safety policies and procedures at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Complexity of WorkModerately routine work with application of general policies and procedures. Some independent decision-making is required.
Relationships Outside Work GroupPosition may influence decisions of moderate importance and requires a high degree of tact.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Attendance- Regular attendance is required
Education and/or ExperienceEducation- Required: High school diploma or GED
- Preferred: Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in non-engineering science, math, or business
Note: Certain client projects or contractual requirements may require an Associate or Bachelor's degree.
Experience- 1-3 years of experience in utility power distribution engineering or related craft work
Certifications, Licenses, RegistrationsOn-the-Job TrainingTraining includes job shadowing, classroom instruction, and interaction with experienced employees during the first year in the position.
Language Skills- Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals and operational documentation
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings to customers, clients, and employees
Mathematical Skills- Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret spreadsheets
- Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts
Reasoning Ability- Ability to interpret a variety of written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions
- Ability to address problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations
Other Skills and Abilities- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
- Self-motivated, reliable, trustworthy, and technically competent
- Demonstrated teamwork, negotiation, and time-management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to manage multiple tasks constructively
- Valid driver's license and vehicle suitable for business use (mileage reimbursement may apply)
- Ability to participate in storm restoration activities as a Driver, Wire Sitter, or Damage Assessor (DA role requires storm qualification)
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
- Standing: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time)
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Frequently
- Talking or hearing: Regularly
- Using hands to handle or feel tools or controls: Regularly
- Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching with hands and arms: Occasionally
- Taste or smell: Not required
Lifting Requirements- Up to 10 pounds: Frequently
- Up to 25 pounds: Occasionally
- 50 pounds or more: Not required
Vision Requirements- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
Work Environment- Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions
- Occasional work near moving mechanical parts
- Occasional work in high or precarious places
- Occasional outdoor weather exposure
- Occasional risk of electrical shock
- Moderate noise level typical of an office or light traffic environment
DisclaimerThis job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Equal Employment OpportunityPike Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE / Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled
Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company
About UsAbout Us Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.
"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.
About the TeamEngineering Pike Engineering employees play critical roles in ensuring that essential services like electric power, gas, telephone and wireless communications are up and running when people and businesses need them. We offer engineering opportunities in transmission and distribution, substations, smart meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, storm damage assessment and more.
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