PTE Area Lead

This position is based in our St Louis, MO office.  Candidates are required to reside within a 150 mile radius of the office.  The role supports projects located throughout the Midwest US. Relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Job planning, schedule management, and task control
• Lead service delivery through in-field work and back-office support (commissioning plan development, QA review, work scoping, and planning contributions)
• Technical and Administrative support for personnel in the field
• Technical and Safety Development
• Attend client meetings
• Document and share project lessons learned
• Contribute to team growth through recruiting and performance development activities with the support of the department manager
• Perform clerical responsibilities such as time-card and expense report approvals
• Contribute to business development through client relationship development, conference and trade-show participation, and proposal preparation/review
• Contribute to team development through technical training preparation and delivery and industry publication

Required Education/Experience

• Associates of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree in a similar discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing
• Familiarity with industry best practices in electrical/field safety and Human Performance Improvement
• Proven experience with Electrical Field Testing standards, practices, and procedures such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA applicable standards
• Outstanding organizational skills; ability to prioritize and process multiple, simultaneous demands and initiatives
• Outstanding communication skills: personal, written, telephone, email
• Outstanding computer skills: MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel 50% in the assigned area
• Current driving license and excellent driving record; ability to pass entry and random drug and alcohol screening tests.

Desired Education/Experience

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree in a similar discipline
• 7+ years of professional experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage apparatus and substation protection and controls testing
•   Experience in a testing firm and/or engineering consulting firm. Advanced technical or professional degree or related experience
• Experience delivering the above-mentioned services in adjacent markets, such as power generation, and/or industrial plants
• Deep background in human performance and safety program development and delivery
• Staff supervision, hiring, and leadership development experience, with preference given to individuals leading staff in comparable working environments
• Professional registration or ability and desire to obtain it
• NICET Certification

Please note: Internal applicants should only populate the required fields marked with a red asterisk (*) in the application form.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.