Power Engineering Technologist II-PETII

About the Role

The Distribution Engineering Technologist II provides intermediate technical expertise to evaluate complex options and develop power distribution facility designs for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The role emphasizes safety, cost‑effectiveness, and reliability while following client‑specific design and workflow processes. The incumbent develops distribution system designs and works closely with construction teams and customers to ensure projects meet safety, reliability, and schedule requirements. Engineering professionals at Pike play vital roles in maintaining essential services such as electric power, gas, telephone, and wireless communications, working across transmission and distribution, substations, smart meters, renewable energy, and storm damage assessment. • Interpret codes, standards, and regulations; maintain related records and system updates. • Apply client policies to develop moderately to highly complex electrical distribution site designs. • Design safe, cost‑effective overhead and underground distribution projects for diverse customer types. • Prepare comprehensive project packages including material lists, requisitions, and construction drawings. • Coordinate with construction staff and clients to resolve on‑site design and customer issues. • Generate work requests and communicate schedules, feasibility, and expectations to stakeholders. • Apply reliability principles to address power quality issues and ensure proper equipment loading. • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers while representing the company professionally. • Conduct field work to verify customer and system requirements. • Assist in training other employees. • Consistently follow all safety policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸code compliance
• ▸distribution design
• ▸project packages
• ▸reliability analysis
• ▸field verification
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

The position requires regular attendance and a minimum of a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree is preferred, with some projects potentially requiring a bachelor’s degree in a related science, math, or business field. Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience in utility power distribution engineering or a related craft. Training includes job shadowing, classroom instruction, and mentorship during the first year. Employees must be proficient in reading and writing technical documents, presenting information to customers, and performing mathematical calculations involving algebra, geometry, and basic financial concepts. Key competencies include strong communication, negotiation, time‑management, and the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals. The role also demands self‑motivation, reliability, teamwork, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard computer applications. Physical requirements involve frequent standing, walking, and sitting, regular use of hands, and occasional climbing, stooping, and reaching. Employees must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, possess the necessary vision capabilities, and be prepared to work in wet, humid, or elevated environments and handle occasional electrical shock risk.

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸associate degree
• ▸1-3 years
• ▸power distribution
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸communication

Work Environment

Office Full-Time