Power Engineering Technologist Senior-PETSR

About the Role

This senior‑level Power Engineering Technologist role provides technical expertise to analyze complex options and design power distribution facilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and large‑scale grid reliability projects. Incumbents are expected to have extensive experience, high technical skill, and serve as first‑level leaders who train new employees and act as a liaison between the client and project team. • Direct the workflow and activities of Engineering Technologist and others as assigned by management and the client. • Work closely with the Pike Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) responsible charge to coordinate efforts and assure that all local, state, and federal codes are being adhered to as well as the client’s standards. • Design the most complex electric distribution facilities and circuit construction projects across a wide geographic area including downtown underground projects, extra facility projects, high profile projects, highway relocation projects, and other projects requiring the highest reliability. • Prepares site drawings, construction drawings, calculations, easements, and any other required documentation for complex installations of electrical distribution facilities. • Create work requests using work management tools and communicate effectively with client and /or end use customers on schedules, commitments, project feasibility, timeframes, and expectations. • Develops relationships with key internal and external customers, builders, developers, electricians, other utilities, and city officials as needed in the execution of client job responsibilities. • Coordinate with construction personnel and client/customer to resolve jobsite issues related to project design or customer issues. • Act as the lead or single point of contact for large infrastructure projects or programs coordinating a team of technicians, engineers, field resources to meet project deliverables and/or program goals and objectives. • Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸electrical design
• ▸construction docs
• ▸work requests
• ▸code compliance
• ▸project lead
• ▸stakeholder management

What You Bring

Candidates must maintain regular attendance and possess at least a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree is preferred, and a bachelor's degree in a related non‑engineering field is advantageous. Five to seven years of utility power distribution engineering or craft experience are required, with on‑the‑job training provided during the first year. Strong language skills are needed to read technical documents, write reports and correspondence, and present information to customers and colleagues. Mathematical competence includes basic arithmetic, fractions, percentages, ratios, algebra and geometry, and the ability to use spreadsheets. Other required abilities include interpreting varied instructions, solving practical problems with limited standardization, and effective communication with diverse individuals. The role also expects self‑motivation, reliability, teamwork, negotiating, time‑management, proficiency with Microsoft Office, a valid driver’s license, and participation in storm restoration as a damage assessor or field supervisor. Physical demands involve frequent standing, walking, and sitting, regular use of hands, and occasional climbing, stooping, and reaching; lifting up to 25 lb is occasional. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. The work environment may include occasional wet or humid conditions, exposure to moving mechanical parts, work at heights, and risk of electrical shock, with moderate noise levels. This description is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned as needed. • Ability to serve as one of the departmental leads to assist with training and providing technical support for other engineering classifications.

Requirements

• ▸power distribution
• ▸leadership
• ▸associate degree
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸technical writing
• ▸teamwork

Work Environment

Office Full-Time