Distribution Line Technician - Lead

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Who We Are: 

PSE is an electrical energy expert that provides relationship-driven engineering and consulting services for forward-thinking partners who pursue long-term energy solutions.  Check out our website at: www.powersystem.org 

What We Are Looking For: 

As a Regional Lead Transmission & Distribution Designer at PSE in our Madison Office, your primary responsibility is maximizing client relationships in the assigned region and providing leadership and mentorship to professional colleagues, including direct and indirect reports.

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Core Values: Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress 
• Manage the relationship of assigned electric utility clients within the region on behalf of all PSE practice areas. 
• On behalf of all PSE practice areas, develop new regional electric utility client relationships. Assist with business development activities, including marketing visits to prospective clients. 
• Assist in leading a team of professional colleagues (both direct and indirect reports) and direct efforts in providing distribution line design services.
• Actively participate in utility client projects via project manager, engineering consultant, technical review person, or senior technical support with the intent of maintaining a 70% utilization rate   
• Direct, coordinate, and carry out field staking and design of electrical distribution systems. 
• Support distribution line design services in accordance with industry standards and established PSE guidelines, including, but not limited to, field staking, staking sheet development, bidding and procurement, contract preparation, construction management, and support. 
• Direct, coordinate, and carry out daily operational and engineering support to regional electric utility clients. 

What You Will Need: 

Education and Experience 

• The candidate must have a high school diploma. An associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred.  
• The candidate must have at least 4 years of relevant experience in utility line design, surveying, or relevant line construction work. 
• The candidate must have specific experience leading and directing a team of technical professionals and managing technical projects. 
• Previous experience in an engineering consulting role is desirable. 

Knowledge and Skills  

• The candidate shall be self-motivated and have experience in power system design and operations. 
• Working knowledge of applicable RUS, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards is highly preferred. 
• Working knowledge of GPS tools and survey equipment is highly preferred. 
• Working knowledge of automated staking software is preferred. 
• Use effective communication skills (both written and oral), be customer-driven, and display teamwork behavior. 
• Possess high interpersonal, problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills. 
• Possess the ability to achieve quality results, be change-oriented, foster innovation, and be a continuous learner. 
• Ability to continually identify and recommend process and system improvements to facilitate efficiencies. 

Compensation: 

This salary range reflects the anticipated base salary for four minimum relevant years of experience to ten maximum relevant years of experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with the candidate's relevant years of experience, education, and technical expertise. 

Benefits: 

• Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan and employer safe harbor contribution
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA) & dependent care reimbursement account
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and other voluntary coverages
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off (VTO) to serve our communities.
• Professional development opportunities and educational assistance

PSE is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all its employees to grow, learn, and expand their roles in ways they can be creative and best accomplish the client’s needs.  We assess qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Disclaimer: We are committed to fairness and transparency in our hiring process. Compensation may be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience, education, qualifications, market conditions, and internal equity.

PSE

(Power System Engineering)

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