Manager of Engineering, Distribution

ESP Associates•Dallas, TX

18d

About The Position

As the Manager of Engineering, you are responsible for the oversight and development of the distribution engineering teams in your region, ensuring your team delivers high quality and cost competitive transmission line engineering services. You will also be involved in business development and company initiatives, which may include establishing business strategies and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Engineering (required)
Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
12+ years of related engineering experience, whether through consulting or working for an electric utility (required)
Knowledge of the fundamentals of managing project scope, schedule, and budget
Understanding of basic practices for evaluating engineering and design issues
Mindset for developing better alternatives and recommendations related to the distribution group (i.e.: processes, software, etc.) with the ability to communicate and apply them accordingly
Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
Effective communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
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 and/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
Ability 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

Project management experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Manage and develop engineering teams
Support business development activities and specifically grow the business in your region
Ensure that your teams uphold Pickett’s values, brand promises, and code of conduct
Provide a work environment conducive to team members growth and development
Provide project oversight, including managing engineering scope according to technical standards, developing change orders, and maintaining project schedules and budgets
Maintain a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements in alignment with Pickett’s standards
Oversee distribution design activities and quality assurance and control
Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships

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
Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
Referral Bonuses