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

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.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company