Why ikeGPS?

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K + match, 3 weeks starting Paid Time Off (PTO), 20 sick/health days and generous parental leave.
• Impactful work culture - contribute to product and process improvement.
• Established, public, well-funded company with real customers and in-demand products.
• Opportunity to be a part of a new product in the production phase!
• Innovative culture fostering "Mad Inventing" and a flexible work environment.
• Promotion from within - talent accelerator program for identifying and building key strengths.

Power Distribution Engineer Job Summary:

IKE PoleForeman is a structural analysis software application used to design and maintain overhead power and communication pole lines. The Power Distribution Engineer will play a vital role in configuring databases for clients and providing support for the PoleForeman software product. The Power Distribution Engineer will be a key member of the PoleForeman structural analysis team to support projected sales demand.

Power Distribution Engineer Responsibilities:

• Configuring PoleForeman databases: Implement databases based on utilities distribution construction standards and design practices.
• Working with clients and manufacturers: Collaborate with clients and pole line hardware manufacturers to obtain material strength ratings.
• Understanding the NESC: Demonstrate a strong understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Thorough knowledge of IKE PoleForeman: Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the IKE PoleForeman software.
• Creating sag and tension tables: Generate conductor and cable sag and tension tables.
• Support desk collaboration: Work closely with the IKE support desk, addressing level II and greater support tickets.

Key Relationships:

• PoleForeman Software Development Team
• IKE Analyze
• Sales

Power Distribution Engineer Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from ABET accredited university (mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, or similar).
• 2+ years of experience designing overhead power lines (electrical utility industry).
• Ability to make decisions based on sound engineering principles.
• Self-motivated with a disciplined work ethic.
• Accountability for actions or lack thereof.
• Previous experience with PoleForeman, SpidaCalc O-Calc, or similar is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position requires working at a computer terminal either standing or sitting for the entire workday.
• Ability to travel to Colorado, once or twice a year for company social gatherings (not a requirement).

About ikeGPS:

The United States and Canada are in the middle of a communications boom. The drive for more bandwidth is fueling amazing growth in the deployment of fiber and wireless networks. ikeGPS is changing the way communication companies like AT&T, Verizon, and Crown Castle deploy fiber and wireless networks. IKE Analyze from ikeGPS is achieving rapid adoption because we simply help communication companies deploy networks faster and safer while lowering deployment costs through better efficiency.

Our integrated field-to-cloud solutions allow our customers and partners to measure and assess utility poles and infrastructure using a unique combination of laser, GPS, IMU, and photogrammetry technologies, all based on a custom-built Android platform and corresponding Cloud service. We combine that with a killer team to create a full solution that delights customers in every way.

ikeGPS' Core Values:

We are a collective of pole measurement analysts, scientists, field data collectors, and customer advocates. We are on this planet to make a profound change in the lives of those we serve - every human connected through the workflow of pole provisioning projects. Together, we are building the power and communications infrastructure of the future.

Like many companies, we have our values. Our values are ours and we wear them in our own way. They guide us and they personify us. Our values are not something we leave at the office — they are a genuine part of who we are. And well, we think that makes our people exceptional at work and at life.

• Simplicity & clarity
• Open Company – no bullsh*t
• Be yourself; Be the change you seek
• Manaakitanga; with a literal meaning of ‘we rise by lifting others’

The most important criteria for this role are a genuine fit with these values.

Applicants for this position must be eligible to work in the United States. We are not looking for contract (C2C) hires at this time. 

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