
Engineer I
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Job overview
The Engineer I is the first level of the Engineering classification and provides engineering and technical expertise in a specific area under close supervision. The role is intended to develop the incumbent’s skills and ability to work with greater independence. The position supports electric and gas utility engineering work, with requirements including foundational engineering knowledge, communication skills, and familiarity with electricity, power quality, and distribution construction.
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Full job description
Position Overview : This is the first level of the Engineering classification. Provide engineering/technical expertise to solve problems in a specific area of expertise, with close supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills in their field of study, and the ability to work with greater independence.
Duties & Responsibilities
Under close supervision, in the area of expertise will provide
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engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems
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effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities
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thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
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continuous improvement of job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
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effective oral and written communication skills
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accurate records and files
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support of the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree from an EAC/ABET accredited Engineering Program OR an approved evaluation of non-ABET credentials by NCEES OR graduation from a Master’s or Doctoral Program in Engineering from an institution with EAC/ABET accredited Undergraduate Engineering Programs.
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Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
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Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
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Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
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Good written and oral communication skills.
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Understanding of basic electricity and power quality.
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Knowledge of Distribution construction standards and methods.
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Effective oral and written communication skills.
Other Skills/Abilities
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Self-Motivated
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Work independently
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Team-Oriented
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Customer Oriented
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Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.
Desired Qualifications
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Received a passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
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Understanding of basic principles of project management
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Experience in the utility industry.
Pike Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company
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.
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.
Requisition ID: 26003777
How this job compares
Set against the 7,711 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Louisiana median$120–218K/yr34 salary ranges
- US median$25–35/hr784 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 80 open Engineering jobs in Louisiana and 7,711 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 10 years (5,343 postings).
- Education
- 4,115 of the 7,711 open Engineering jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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