Power Engineering Technologist I-CC

Summary: Pike Corporation is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities. The Power Engineering Technologist I-CC position is an entry-level role focused on applying technical skills to evaluate options and design safe, cost-effective facilities for various projects. Responsibilities: - Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time - Demonstrate the ability to properly apply various codes, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures to all assigned work - 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 & fusing - Demonstrate the ability to learn utility construction practices on public right of way (ROW) and private land - 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’s business goals and expectations while representing themselves both positively and professionally - Maintain files and records in an organized manner - Mentor under experienced personnel, supervision, management, and PE - Perform other duties as assigned by management Required Qualifications: - High school degree or GED - 0-1 Year(s) Experience in power distribution engineering or craft or GIS/CAD work - Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc - Ability to write simple correspondence - Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals - Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations - Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets - Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions - Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables - Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds - Self-motivated, savvy, reliable, trustworthy, as well as technically competent - Demonstrated team player - Demonstrated negotiating skills - Demonstrated time management skills - Effective oral and written communication skills - Proficient user of personal computer, particularly Microsoft Office based applications - Ability to constructively manage multiple tasks - Possess 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 Down Sitter' or 'Clerk' if needed - Regular attendance is required Preferred Qualifications: - Associates degree (AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school) - A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or University in non-engineering science, math, or business Required Skills: Power Distribution Engineering, GIS, CAD, Microsoft Office, Mathematics - Algebra, Geometry, Reading, Interpreting Technical Documents, Electrical Facility Design, Utility Construction Practices, Load Evaluation on Distribution Equipment Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401(k), Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee and Dependent Basic Life Insurance, Employee and Dependent Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident and Whole Life Insurance, Legal Services, Identity Theft, and Cyber Security, Employee Discounts and Service Awards