Lead Engineer, Civil

Pickett and Associates•Tampa, FL

About The Position

We are a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean. At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture. “We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team. As a Lead Engineer, you will primarily support our Civil Department with land development and civil engineering practices for electrical substations and transmission line right-of-way. This role will also play a pivotal part in developing and growing our Civil Department in other regional offices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Engineering (required)
Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
10+ years of related engineering experience, whether through consulting or working for an electric utility (required)
Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets
Technical knowledge of design codes and software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and stormwater analysis programs)
Understanding of basic practices for evaluating engineering and design issues
Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
Exposure to transmission, substation, environmental, right-of-way, construction, and maintenance stakeholders
Ability to use a collaborative approach when working with peers or clients
Demonstrate a high level of comfort with sharing knowledge freely
Ability to identify relevant metrics and ability to apply them to the business, our clients, and projects
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment &/or independently
Ability to think creatively as it relates to engineering innovation and solutions
Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly agile environment

Nice To Haves

Project management experience (preferred)
Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets
Experience in civil design work experience related to: 69kV/115kV/138kV/230kV/345kV/500kV electrical substations and/or electrical switchyards including: site grading, drainage analysis, detention basin design, structural foundation, retaining wall design, geotechnical analysis, pavement design, SPCC design, SW3P design, wetland access roads, and security fencing (highly preferred)
Mindset for developing better alternatives and recommendations related to the civil group (i.e.: structure, processes, software, etc.) with the ability to communicate and apply them accordingly

Responsibilities

Oversight of electrical substation civil design including permitting support, site layout, grading design, retaining wall design, stormwater analysis, containment structure design, survey coordination, and civil construction support
Review civil construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals, and project schedules
Provide support for transmission line right-of-way access improvement design including culvert sizing, stormwater drainage analysis, stabilization specification, construction support, and inspection
Assist with analyzing the design for various civil elements related to high-voltage power transmission and substation design
Partner with clients, vendors, permitting agencies, and various other team members and stakeholders to see projects through to completion