Power Engineering Technologist 1

Reference JOB-19497

Location Lakewood

Job Type Designer

Postingzipcode 80227

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for an Power Engineering Technologist in Lakewood, CO. This is a contract to hire, onsite position with our client. 

Overview of YOUR role as a Power Engineering Technologist:
As a Power Engineering Technologist, you will be responsible for supporting utility design and engineering activities, including electric and gas distribution systems. You will work with various design platforms, interpret as-built drawings, and participate in field activities, ensuring designs meet industry standards and customer specifications.

As a Power Engineering Technologist YOU will:

  • Understand electric distribution components like poles, transformers, conductors, fuses, and switches.
  • Be familiar with gas distribution concepts such as mains, service lines, regulators, meters, and valve placements.
  • Use design software such as GIS, ArcGIS, Smallworld, GE Design Manager, and SAP to interpret and update designs.
  • Utilize GPS and mobile devices for data collection when required.
  • Read utility maps, plat maps, and customer site plans to ensure accurate design and placement.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with safety regulations and PPE requirements.
  • Travel to job sites and perform outdoor work in various weather conditions.

YOU are the ideal Power Engineering Technologist candidate if you have:

  • An Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Energy Systems, Drafting/Design, or GIS/Surveying or equivalent technical diploma/certificate with field exposure.
  • 0–2 years of relevant experience in utilities, with internship or co-op experience preferred.
  • Knowledge or hands-on experience with NESC, NERC regulations.
  • Strong communication skills to explain design decisions to customers, utility reps, and internal teams.
  • A self-starter attitude, able to follow standard design processes and escalate issues when necessary.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining detailed documentation.

It’s a BONUS if you have:

  • Experience working with design platforms such as GIS, ArcGIS, Smallworld, GE Design Manager, SAP.
  • Prior experience in customer service or working with utility providers, contractors, or engineering firms.
  • Familiarity with working in both urban and rural environments, dealing with residential and commercial customers.

About Our Client:
Specializing in comprehensive electrical services, from installation to maintenance, our client’s expert team ensures safety and efficiency across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. They deliver tailored solutions with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

Who We Are:
RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.
RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.

Other job Titles:

  • Utility Design Engineer

  • Distribution Design Technician

  • Electric & Gas Systems Design Specialist

  • Utility Infrastructure Engineer

  • Gas and Electric Distribution Engineer

  • Distribution Planning Engineer

  • Electric/Gas Distribution Planner

  • Utility Design Coordinator

  • Electric & Gas Network Design Technician

  • Infrastructure Design Engineer (Electric & Gas)

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