Professional Engineer (PE) - Power Utility Design (Field/Remote)

Professional Engineer (PE) - Power Utility Design (Field/Remote)

Indianapolis, IN

Are you an experienced Professional Engineer? If you are open to joining a supportive, passionate team, we have an attractive opportunity for you!

Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. For more than 25 years, our work for the power and telecommunications industries has helped create a positive impact in communities across the country. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — fuel our culture. We are TeamSigma™.

**To learn more about working at Sigma, view our career page.

**If you do not have experience pertinent to this role, please refer to our other open positions: https://bit.ly/TeamSigmaJobs

**While we list our openings in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one as most are remote.

Please note: New hires will be required to come to our headquarters in Perrysburg, OH for an initial 2-week in-person paid orientation and training period. This position requires weekly travel to job sites, of which can be located in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, or Indiana. Most travel does not require overnight stay. Use of personal vehicle is required, but mileage reimbursement is provided.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO AS A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AT SIGMA:

Performs multiple engineering-related tasks in various assignments within the organization related to project design. Travel to job sites to verify design functionality. Work types can vary, but often involve designing for overhead/underground power for roadway/DOT, waterway, and railroad crossing projects. Will assist with additional design/engineering project tasks as needed.

Some of the essential job functions

• Collects data by visually identifying, inspecting, and recording equipment and structures in the field and maps data collected.
• Executes work orders for fielding and/or design of infrastructure consistently meeting benchmarks for quality, time, and budget constraints.
• Performs 2-D Civil and/or Electrical type design in CAD (i.e., PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation), demonstrating an elevated level of proficiency.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of NESC and local code requirements.
• Perform planning taking into consideration assessments of current and future power infrastructure needs.
• Conducts walkouts alongside contractors to assess the accuracy and quality of completed projects.
• Performs a variety of walkouts or kickoff/scope meetings to assist in route analysis, preparation of scope and/or to assist in preparation of bid documents.
• Develops, reviews, or presents technical drawings and analysis
• Prepares moderate to complex program/project proposals
• Perform economic analysis of engineering alternatives taking into consideration costs of construction and maintenance.
• Recognized as a safety champion in their work
• Takes responsibility for QA/QC activities, formulates lessons learned and creates training tools.
• Consults with SMEs or acts as the SME to ensure projects and/or programs meet existing and new regulatory requirements.
• Communicates and directs team project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinates with Operations management on the allocation of personnel to meet project objectives.
• Collaborate with supervisors to provide feedback to assist in coaching and development of associates as necessary
• Liaison between Sigma and the client for issues arising from the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Requirements

• Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET Accredited Engineering College or a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology.
• Experience Requirements: 5+ years of experience in the Electrical Utility Industry.
• Active Professional Engineering License: Licensed in one of the following states, Ohio, OR Michigan, OR Pennsylvania, OR Indiana is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in interpreting and comprehending intricate engineering schematics with precision.
• Displays a foundational grasp of the pertinent standards, codes, and regulations within the assigned fields.
• Demonstrates articulate verbal and written communication skills, presenting ideas with clarity and coherence.
• Exhibits advanced collaborative abilities, actively participating in information exchange and seeking assistance as needed while collaborating harmoniously with team members.
• Mastery in swiftly acquiring and navigating customer specific proprietary software and other computer systems to streamline and enhance the work order process.
• Possesses adept financial skills, contributing to informed and prudent business decision-making.
• Acquired knowledge extends beyond basic familiarity, encompassing the utilization of established concepts, practices, and procedures within electrical and/or civil engineering domains.
• Demonstrates advanced computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Willing and able to travel overnight during the week.
• Dependable transportation and valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Able to pass a background check/drug test/driving record check.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to endure frequent/lengthy: Driving, standing, walking long distances (5 miles or more in a day), navigating rough terrain on foot, and lifting/balancing objects that may weigh up to ~40 lbs. and require the use of upper extremities and back muscles; work in proximity to moving vehicles in the right of way.
• Must be able to endure sitting for prolonged periods of time, including driving in a vehicle.
• Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as visually identifying, inspecting, and measuring objects as well as transcribing notes in proximity to moving vehicles in the right of way; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to endure frequent, lengthy periods of sedentary work and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing notes, and viewing a computer terminal; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting.
• Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Skills/Competencies

Professional Engineer | Power Distribution Design | Make-Ready Engineering | Joint-Use Design | Electrical Distribution | Overhead and Underground Design | Utility Design | Power System Planning | Grid Modernization | Smart Grid | Substation Design | NESC Compliance | Distribution Automation | Project Management | Electrical Engineering | CAD Software | GIS Mapping | Load Flow Analysis | Electrical Safety | Regulatory Compliance | Field Engineering | Network Design | Grid Resilience | Renewable Integration | Utility Infrastructure | Arc Flash Analysis | Pole Loading Analysis

This job advertisement should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of a job. The individual may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this ad. This advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between Sigma and the employee and is subject to change by Sigma as the needs of the organization and/or the requirements of the function change.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on an employee’s race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other classification protected by law.

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