Lead Engineer, Distribution

ESP Associates•Tampa, FL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lead Engineer, you will provide leadership and senior-level engineering/technical expertise on complex utility distribution projects. Some of the main responsibilities will be to ensure the team is meeting client requirements; both quality and schedule deadlines, as well as ensuring the team is engaged and their input is valued. We want to inspire our team members to produce at the level of excellence for which Pickett is known. This role will require you to be hands-on and manage, prepare, review and/or provide guidance for distribution design utilizing client standards which may include, but not limited to, overhead and underground distribution facilities, distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement and new feeder design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)
10+ years of related overhead and underground distribution engineering experience serving the electric utility industry (required)
Strong understanding of electrical design including the selection and installation of conductors, insulators, switchgear, circuit breakers, fuses and other distribution equipment (required)
Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
Ability to be a self-starter and thrive in an unstructured, varied and deadline- driven work environment
Strong ability to collaborate with team members and peers in the electrical utility industry
Effective communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
Demonstrated verbal and technical writing skills
Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) certification (preferred)
Knowledge of CSA/IEC/NESC standards and codes and major utility engineering standards
Knowledge of overhead systems design and the use of PLS-CADD (preferred)
Understanding of structural, civil and geotechnical aspects of distribution engineering (preferred)
Strong project management skills and experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters
Communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision
Manage the performance of the team and delegate project work
Motivate, coach and mentor team members
Manage projects, ensure quality of work and on-time delivery
Review and approve engineering design submittals
Develop lasting relationships with clients
Estimate projects and develop proposals
Ensure the team is meeting client requirements; both quality and schedule deadlines
Ensure the team is engaged and their input is valued
Manage, prepare, review and/or provide guidance for distribution design utilizing client standards which may include, but not limited to, overhead and underground distribution facilities, distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement and new feeder design.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
Referral Bonuses