Professional Engineer (PE) - Power Utility Design

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. is a growing engineering and design firm with a strong focus on the power and telecommunications industries. They are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to perform various engineering-related tasks, including project design and field verification for power utility projects.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET Accredited Engineering College or a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology
• 5+ years of experience in the Electrical Utility Industry
• Active Professional Engineering License: Licensed in Texas is required
• 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
• 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