Summary
Ray Pigott is a seasoned utility infrastructure leader with over 25 years in power distribution engineering and 11 years in senior management, currently serving as Senior Director at Pike Corporation and Southeast Engineering lead at UC Synergetic. He combines hands-on technical experience from roles at Progress Energy and Mississippi Power—ranging from field engineering and DOT relocations to managing smart-grid and distribution automation programs—with a strategic focus on operational excellence and safety. Ray has led cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale projects like feeder segmentation, automated recloser deployments, and DMS/DSDR initiatives that improved reliability and enabled self-healing circuits. Based in Wilmington, NC, he is known for translating complex utility requirements into practical, on-time solutions while developing the next generation of engineering talent. An electrical engineering alumnus of Mississippi State, he blends deep domain expertise with a consistent track record of delivering high-quality, client-focused infrastructure outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Jefferson Davis Community College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering at Mississippi State University