Engineer 5

Position Overview This is the fifth level of the Engineering classification. Provide engineering/technical expertise to solve the most complex problems and provide leadership skills to provide in a specific area of expertise, with wide latitude for un-reviewed work.  Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills, work independently and are to be considered industry experts in their discipline or in a particular field.

Duties & Responsibilities    

With latitude for Un-reviewed work, in the area of expertise will provide:

• coaches and mentors other Engineering professionals
• reviews work of subordinate Engineering professionals
• provides technical leadership and direction on a corporate or industry level in their field of expertise
• engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems 
• effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities
• thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
• continuous improvement of job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
• effective oral and written communication skills
• accurate records and files

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years’ experience as a practicing engineer

• State registration as a Professional Engineer

• An expert in engineering theories and principles.

• An expert in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.

• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership within the utility industry.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Self-Motivated

• Work independently

• Team-Oriented

• Customer Oriented

• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Desired Qualifications

• Skilled in principles of project management.

*Note:

1. Prerequisite for promotion within the job string requires strong performance at prior level.

2. Promotion to the Engineer 4 level will be based on merit.

3. Promotion to the Engineer 5 level will be based on merit and business need

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company

About Us

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.