Power Engineering Technologist -PETI CC

Position Overview

Position: Power Engineering Technologist I-PETI CC. This is an entry level position on the Engineering Technologist staff. The purpose of this position is to apply technical skills to accurately evaluate options and design safe, cost-effective, and reliable facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate basic knowledge of client/customer design and workflow processes/procedures, data entry, and technical skills in the client’s specific areas of expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Apply various codes, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures to all assigned work.
• Develop skills to safely conduct job-site visits and interact with construction personnel.
• Use 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 electrical facility installations in a cost-effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability.
• Evaluate loading on distribution equipment such as transformers and fusing.
• Learn utility construction practices on public right of way (ROW) and private land.
• Regularly communicate job status to ensure client expectations and deliverable dates are met.
• Foster relationships with key internal and external customers while supporting company and client business goals.
• Maintain organized files and records.
• Mentor under experienced personnel, supervision, management, and PE.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: 0-1 year(s) in power distribution engineering, craft work, or GIS/CAD.
• Communication & Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and operational procedures; write simple correspondence; and respond to common inquiries or complaints.
• Mathematical Skills: Proficient in basic arithmetic, fractions, percentages, ratios, basic algebra, and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree (AA or equivalent) from a two-year college or technical school.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in non-engineering science, math, or business.