SUMMARY:

Provide Leadershipand Managementwith engineeringand technical support to substation professionals comprisedof substation physical engineers, designers,and draftersfor the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Incumbentswill managedirect reports includingengineers and designers, CAD technicians and administrativepersonnel and/orsupervisors who manage physical design teams.This role is primarilya leadership rolebut may include both direct billable client work (projectwork) based on project loading.The incumbent is expected to establish and/or maintain processes for projecttracking, quality control,financial controls, personnel development, and client engagement. Personnel responsibilities include developingdynamic teams throughsuperior leadership, training, performancereviews,recruiting, succession planningand adherence to standards of conduct. Provide technical competencyand direction on complexengineering and technical problems in thespecificareaof expertisefor the management of engineeringprojects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership and management along with engineering/technical leadershipto a skilled, qualified, and motivated engineering and designteam by:

a. Displaying effective leadership skills in communication,development,motivation,accountability, and assisting individuals throughthe use of innovative techniques and effectivemanagement systems.

b. Ensuring that individuals have the training, tools, personal equipment,work environment,and technical support to optimize theirperformance and achievedesired results.

c. Coaching, trainingand mentoring an engineering and design teamand/or engineering and design supervisors.

d. Providing honest and constructive feedback, assistancein setting priorities,and opportunitiesfor personaland professionaldevelopment.

Performproject management and controls activities on clientprojects along with the ability to be Responsible

Chargefor engineering.

Ensurethat costand utilization goalsare met by effectiveplanning,organizing, scheduling,and monitoring of work activities.

 Provide technical leadership to ensure that all specific engineering designsare providedper applicable professional codes and standards by:

a. Providing technical directionto project teams on complexmulti-disciplined projects.

b. Creating or maintainingsystems for tracking projects, client satisfaction, staff development, and quality control

c. Developing and maintainingengineering standards, work practices, and systems.

d. Maintaining knowledgeof the engineering and technical industrycodes, standards, and best practices.

e. Developing and maintainingknowledge of the current and future enablers, systems, and applications available in the industryto ensure continuous improvement.

Manageand develop client relations through partnerships betweenPike Engineering and our clients

Administer and ensure adherence to Pike Engineering corporatesafetypolicies.

Carryout administrative duties in accordance with company policy.

Assist in recruiting efforts, business development and strategic planning.

Perform otherduties as assignedby management.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK:

Complex;establishedprocedures not available. Major decisionmaking.

RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDEWORK GROUP:

Influences decisions of majornature. High degreeof tact and diplomacyto obtain favorabledecisions or maintain good will.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Managea team of substation engineering and design professionals with direct management responsibility and/orsupervisor that directlysupervise the team.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform thisjob successfully, an individual mustbe able to performeach essentialdutysatisfactorily.The requirements listed beloware representative of the knowledge, skill, and/orability required. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals withdisabilities to performthe essential functions.

REGULARATTENDANCE is required.

EDUCATION and/orEXPERIENCE

RequiredA Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Electrical or Civil Engineering (with a preference for Electrical Engineering) and experience equivalent to 10+ years in Engineering practice.

RequiredEngineering Degreeawarded from a College of University that is accredited by ABET

Experience

10+ Year(s) Experience in Substation Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS:

ProfessionalEngineer (P.E.)

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:

Significant experienceat a professionallevelin electricalpower system engineering related to designing utility transmission and distribution substations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

A.Abilityto read, analyze, and interpretcommon scientificand technicaljournals,financial reports, and legal documents.

B.Ability to write reports,Business correspondence,and procedure manuals.

C.Abilityto respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers,regulatoryagencies,or the businesscommunity

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

A.Abilityto workwith mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry.

B.Abilityto workwith mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry.

C.Abilityto compute rate, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets

REASONING ABILITY:

A.Abilityto interpret an extensivevariety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagramform and deal with severalabstract and concrete variables.

B.Ability to define problems collect data, establish factsand drawvalid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLSAND ABILITIES:

Required:

· Self-Motivated

· Workindependently

· Team-Oriented

· Customer-Oriented

· Good Communicator

· Able to manage multipletasks and provide leadershipto otherteam members.

Preferred:

· Skilled in principles of projectmanagement.

· NCEES and registration as a Professional Engineer in multiple states

· Experiencein the electric utility industry.

· 8 - 10 years of electrical utility substation design experience (as an employee, contractor,or consultant) with a workingknowledgeof electricalsubstation design at voltageof 69kV and higher.

· Technical proficiency in all aspects of electric utility substation design including general arrangement and layoutof the substation equipment; understandingof the functions and application of all components (breakers,transformers, cap banks,reactors, etc.);understanding of foundation design,

grounding,lightningand shielding protection, relays and controls; etc.

· Ability to ensure that a complete design package (drawings, bill of materials, conduit lists, construction specifications, etc.) are delivered to the clientwithin budget and on time with a high level of quality.

· Ability to constantly improve processes and procedure to ensure best possible delivered designs.

· Proficiencywith NESC and IEEE and industry standards.

· Workingknowledge and ability to perform:

o Groundingstudies.

o Bus calculations.

o Lightning protection studies.

o Substation lighting / illumination studies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physicaldemands describedhere arerepresentativesof thosethat mustbe met by an employeeto successfully perform the essentialfunctionsof this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. How much on thejob timeis spent in the following physicalactivities?

· Stand 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

· Walk 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

· Sit 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

· Talk or Hear1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

· UseHands to Feel, Handleor finger toolsor controls 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

· Climbor balanceUp to 1/3 (Occasionally)

· Stoop, Kneel, Crouchor crawl Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

· Reachwith Hands and Arms Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

· Taste or Smell None

B. Does thisjob require that weight be lifted or force to be exerted? If so, how muchand how often?

· Up to 10 Pounds Up to 1/3

· Up to 25 Pounds None

· Up to 50 Pounds None

· Up to 100 Pounds None

· More than 100 Pounds None

C. Does this job have any special vision requirements?

☒ Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

☒ DistanceVision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

☒ Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguishcolors)

☒ Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) _

☒ Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eyesto bring an objectintosharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentativeof those an employeeencounterswhileperforming theessential functionsof this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

· Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

· Worknear moving mechanical parts None

· Workin high, precarious places None

· Fumes or airborne particles Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

· Toxic or caustic chemicals None

· Outdoor weather conditionsUp to 1/3 (Occasionally)

· Extreme cold (non-weather)None

· ExtremeHeat (non-weather)None

· Risk of electrical shockUp to 1/3 (Occasionally)

· Workwith explosives None

· Risk of radiation None

· Vibration None

While performing this job,the noise levelin the workenvironmentis:

Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters,and or computer printer, light traffic)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employeemay perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company

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.

Requisition ID: 23005516