Power Engineering Technologist I - Fletcher, NC

Launch Your Technical Career with Hands‑On Impact

Are you a college senior looking to jump into a career where your work matters from day one? As an Engineering Technologist I, you'll apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real‑world projects that power communities, strengthen infrastructure, and keep the lights on for millions of people.

This is an entry-level role designed to help you grow fast. You’ll learn the industry, develop technical expertise, and build a foundation for long-term career success — all while being supported by mentors, experienced engineers, and a team invested in your development.

🔧 What You’ll Do

(With full training and mentorship!)

• Champion safety — you’ll learn and practice our safety culture from the start.
• Apply codes, regulations, and standards to real utility projects.
• Visit job sites and collaborate with construction crews to understand how designs become reality.
• Learn industry-leading design software and digital tools used across the utility world.
• Build job packages that include material lists, drawings, labor estimates, and project details.
• Evaluate loading on equipment like transformers, fusing, and distribution hardware.
• Learn utility construction practices in both public rights-of-way and private property.
• Keep projects on track through clear communication and organized documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, field personnel, and client partners.
• Shadow and learn from senior technologists, supervisors, and licensed engineers.

This role sets you up to grow into more advanced technical or engineering opportunities.

🌱 Why This Role Is a Great Fit for New Graduates

• Hands-On Learning: You’re not stuck behind a desk — you’ll see projects in the field.
• Structured Training: Job shadowing, classroom learning, and ongoing mentorship.
• Clear Career Path: Build toward Engineering Technologist II, Designer, Project Engineer support roles, or leadership tracks.
• High-Impact Work: Your designs directly support power, infrastructure, and community reliability.
• Supportive Culture: You’ll be surrounded by people who want to see you grow.

🎓 Who We're Looking For

• A recent graduate or early-career professional with a degree such as:
  • Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Technology
  • Construction Management
  • Math, Science, Business
  • Related technical fields
• 0–1 year of experience in engineering, utility work, GIS/CAD, or technical environments

Some projects may require an associate or bachelor’s degree based on client requirements.

🧠 What You Bring

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Strong communication skills
• Basic math and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and ask great questions
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new software
• Team-player mentality
• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to participate in emergency response duties if needed

📍 Physical & Work Environment Highlights

You’ll spend a mix of time in the office and occasionally in the field. Expect:

• Regular computer-based work
• Occasional walking, standing, climbing, or kneeling at job sites
• Exposure to outdoor conditions, utility equipment, and moderate noise
• Safety gear and full training provided

🌐 About Pike Engineering

We are committed to developing the next generation of utility professionals. We value diversity, integrity, learning, and teamwork — and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled).
This is a non‑union position.

💬 Final Note

This role is designed to be your launchpad. If you're looking for a place to grow your technical skills, gain real-world experience, and build a meaningful career in the utility or engineering field — this is the place to start.

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.

 

Engineering

Pike Engineering employees play critical roles in ensuring that essential services like electric power, gas, telephone and wireless communications are up and running when people and businesses need them. We offer engineering opportunities in transmission and distribution, substations, smart meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, storm damage assessment and more.