Entry Level Power Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Pike Engineering offers a wide variety of benefits including but not limited to 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.  All health care benefits are available upon election on day one (1) of your employment with Pike.

The compensation range for this position is between $28.00- $30.00/ hr

Position Overview:

This position is the second level within the Power Engineering Technologist classification and reports directly to Operational Leadership. Building on the foundational skills developed in the entrylevel role, you will support the Engineering team by providing more advanced technical support in evaluating design options for power distribution projects. The role requires a strong working knowledge of power design workflows, procedures, and technical practices, with individuals expected to apply intermediate to advanced expertise to independently contribute to safe, reliable, and costeffective solutions.

Essential Functions:

• This role requires regular on-site attendance and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

• Independently develop moderately complex overhead and underground distribution designs by interpreting applicable codes, standards, and client requirements to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

• Prepare complete project and job packages-including material lists, requisitions, and construction drawings-and independently update required systems, records, and work requests using current work management tools.

• Collaborate with construction teams, clients, and customers to proactively address design issues, evaluate loading and reliability considerations, and resolve power quality challenges.

• Perform field assessments with minimal oversight to validate system conditions and customer needs, while building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners in support of project and business objectives.

• Support the training and development of other team members and consistently demonstrate and promote all safety policies and procedures; perform additional duties as assigned.

• Expected Participation in storm restoration activities as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED (Certain client projects or contractual requirements may require an Associate degree from a two - year college or technical school).

• 2-4 years of experience in experience in utility power distribution engineering or related craft work.

Other Abilities:

• Valid driver's license and vehicle suitable for business use (mileage reimbursement may apply)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This role involves primarily office-based work with regular sitting and frequent use of hands for computer and tool handling, and talking and hearing throughout the day. The position also includes occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping or kneeling during field activities. We may require employees to lift up to 10 pounds regularly. The job also requires visual abilities, including close and distance vision, color distinction, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment:

Your work will involve a mix of office and field work. While most duties are performed in a typical office setting, you may occasionally perform work outdoors in various weather conditions and in areas that you or others elevate or deem hazardous. Some tasks may also involve exposure to a risk of electrical shock during field visits. We make reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) with company match

• Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee 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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

About Us
Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.
"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.
Pike Engineering employees play critical roles in ensuring that essential services like electric power, gas, telephone and wireless communications are up and running when people and businesses need them. We offer engineering opportunities in transmission and distribution, substations, smart meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, storm damage assessment and more.