Summary

This 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 Responsibilities

With 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 Work

Moderately routine work with application of general policies and procedures. Some independent decision-making is required.

Relationships Outside Work Group

Position may influence decisions of moderate importance and requires a high degree of tact.

Qualifications

To 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 Experience

Education

• 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, Registrations

• None required

On-the-Job Training

Training 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 Demands

The 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

Disclaimer

This 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 Opportunity

Pike Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE / Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled
Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company

Attendance. Regular attendance is required. Education and/or Experience. Education. 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, Registrations. None required. On-the-Job Training. Training 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)

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