Lead Engineer, Transmission Lines
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 electric transmission design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) overhead utility systems. The role is responsible for meeting client quality and schedule requirements while supporting an engaged team whose input is valued. The position combines hands-on engineering with team and project leadership. Work 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 packages, permitting, vendor and subcontractor coordination, and construction support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
- 10+ 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 for engineering, procurement, and construction.
- Strong project management skills and experience.
- Ability to work safely and always obey safety regulations.
- Self-starter able to thrive in an unstructured, varied, and deadline-driven work environment.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to coach team members and provide project direction.
- Strong ability to collaborate with team members and peers in the electrical utility industry.
- Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills for business and technical topics.
- Must pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with 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 work and on-time delivery.
- Review and approve engineering design submittals.
- Develop lasting relationships with clients.
- Estimate projects and develop proposals.
- Manage, prepare, review, or guide work involving 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.
- Ensure the team meets client requirements, quality standards, and schedule deadlines.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
- 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%; eligibility after 60 days.
- Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
- Four hours of Volunteer Time Off 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
