Engineer I at Pike Electric, Inc in Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description:

Position Overview: This is the first level of the Engineering classification.  Provide engineering/technical expertise to solve problems in a specific area of expertise, with close supervision.  Incumbents are expected to develop skills in their field of study, and the ability to work with greater independence.

Duties & Responsibilities              

Under close supervision, in the area of expertise will provide

• 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


• support of the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

• Evaluate the impact of Renewable/Distributed Generation (Solar PV, Wind, Battery Storage) interconnections on the power distribution grid.


• Use Engineer software such as CYME or Synergi to perform thermal load studies along with voltage studies (Volt/Var & Flicker analysis).


• Develop mitigation strategies to resolve any thermal loading or voltage issues.


• Perform transformer inrush studies for the proposed Renewable Generation site’s generator step-up (GSU) transformer to evaluate any possible voltage issues.


• Develop cost estimates for any distribution system upgrades needed to support the proposed Distributed Generation.


• Develop Planning Scopes for third party developers that include the results and any violations of the thermal load study, voltage study, and the transformer inrush analysis.


• Perform Arc Flash analysis at various points on the distribution grid to include: the bus/node on each circuit, as well as the secondary side of all distribution transformers on each circuit.


• Provide recommendations for Personal Protective Equiment (PPE), Flame Resistant (FR) Clothing based on Arc Flash results.


• Perform Protection & Coordination Studies of all power distribution devices.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year ABET accredited college or university program with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.


• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.


• Understanding of basic 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.


• Good written and oral communication skills.


• Understanding of basic electricity and power quality.


• Knowledge of Distribution construction standards and methods.


• Effective oral and written communication skills.

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

• Received a passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.


• Understanding of basic principles of project management


• Experience in the utility industry.