Careers at IKE

Summary

At IKE, our employees and our teams are the core of what we do. We know that the people that work for us matter as much as the customers that work with us.

IKE is a young, high-growth, and publicly-listed technology company that’s changing the way that communication companies and electric utilities deploy networks.

We are in the process of developing the next generation of our structural analysis software program, called PoleForeman, which is used by utility companies to design and maintain overhead power distribution and communication pole lines. We are seeking to hire a full time mechanical or civil engineer with a focus on structural analysis to be a part of our team.

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We rise by lifting others; about IKE

North America is in the middle of a communications infrastructure boom. The drive for more bandwidth is fuelling amazing growth in the deployment of fiber and wireless networks. North America is also at the beginning of a fundamental shift in the way that electric utilities design & strengthen their distribution networks.

IKE’s purpose is Manaakitanga; with a literal meaning of ‘we rise by lifting others’. Lifting, connecting & changing the way that the largest infrastructure companies, like AT&T, Verizon, and Crown Castle, do their work.

For more on Our Story, click here.

Job Summary:

The Engineer: Structural Analysis will be a key member PoleForeman solution team responsible for;

● learning, understanding, and documenting the structural analysis theory behind overhead line design using wood, metal, concrete, and composite structures (poles),

● learning how the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and General Order 95 (GO95) apply to overhead line design, learning about conductor / cable sag and tension theory,

● working with our software development team to develop, test, and certify structural analysis calculations.

● responsibilities also include answering technical questions from clients on structural analysis theory

● further developing our software training program along with our line design training curriculum.

The ideal person will enjoy being in the dynamic atmosphere of a high-growth technology-based company that has all of the fun, ambition, and challenges associated with rapid expansion and big plans.

Applicants for this position must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to work ‘most of the time’ in our Chelsea, Alabama office.

Key experience, skills, and qualifications;

The successful applicant will demonstrate the following;

● Effective communication and instructing skills

● Teamworking skills

● A focus on accuracy and client satisfaction

● Ability to make decisions based on sound engineering principles

● Self-motivated, disciplined work ethic

● Ability to complete job tasks in a timely manner

● Accountability for actions or lack thereof

General Education and Experience:

● Requires a degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.

● Experience designing overhead utility lines would be preferred but not required.

● A professional engineering license (P.E.) or an engineer who has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and is working towards a PE license is also preferred but not required.

We seek to live to certain Core Values.

These help to create an environment where people can bring the best of themselves to work every day and underpin the best customer experience in our industry. Our core values are;

● Simplicity & clarity.

● Ingenuity.

● 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 is a genuine fit with these values.

A comprehensive benefits package includes;

● Flexible working hours

● Plenty of paid time-off and leave flexibility.

● A customizable workspace.

● 401K.

● Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance.

To apply, send us an email!