Lead Engineer, Transmission Lines

ESP Associates•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is a surveying and engineering company serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean. The Lead Engineer provides leadership and senior-level engineering and technical expertise on complex high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead electric transmission design projects. The role ensures client requirements, quality standards, and schedule deadlines are met while fostering an engaged team whose input is valued. The position is hands-on and includes managing, preparing, reviewing, and providing guidance on line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, structure and foundation design, clearance checks, plan/profile development, material specification and procurement, constructability evaluations, work order package preparation, permitting, vendor and subcontractor coordination, and construction support. The Lead Engineer supervises and develops engineers, technicians, and drafters; manages projects and design quality; reviews and approves engineering submittals; builds client relationships; and estimates projects and develops proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
10 or more years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry.
Extensive experience using PLS-CADD.
Extensive experience with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI.
Extensive experience liaising with substation, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholders.
Deep understanding of industry standards and methods in engineering, procurement, and construction.
Strong project management skills and experience.
Ability to work safely and obey safety regulations.
Ability to thrive as a self-starter in an unstructured, varied, deadline-driven work environment.
Strong leadership skills, including coaching team members and providing project direction.
Strong collaboration skills with team members and peers in the electrical utility industry.
Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills in business and technical contexts.
Must pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record under the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters.
Communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision.
Manage team performance and delegate project work.
Motivate, coach, and mentor team members.
Manage projects and ensure quality of work and on-time delivery.
Review and approve engineering design submittals.
Develop lasting relationships with clients.
Estimate projects and develop proposals.
Guide or perform line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, structure design, foundation design, clearance checks, and plan/profile development.
Guide or perform material specification and procurement, constructability evaluations, work order package preparation, permitting, vendor and subcontractor coordination, and construction support.
Ensure client requirements, quality standards, and schedule deadlines are met.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%; eligibility after 60 days.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
10 paid holidays.
Volunteer Time Off (VTO) of 4 hours each year, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options; eligibility after 30 days.
Behavioral medicine through Teladoc.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Education reimbursement opportunities.
Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
Referral bonuses.