Project Engineer - Transmission Lines.

ESP Associates•Raleigh, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a Project Engineer – Transmission Lines to provide technical expertise on high-voltage transmission line projects. The role is hybrid, with three days in the Raleigh, North Carolina office and two days working from home, within reasonable commuting distance of the office at 702 Oberlin Road, Ste. 210, Raleigh, NC 27605. The position involves technical design and analysis of transmission towers and foundations, including aging lattice towers, reconductoring, fiber installation, and site-specific projects. The engineer will develop and finalize transmission line models, evaluate complex engineering challenges, and support project execution in coordination with project managers, field engineers, clients, and subcontractors. Pickett describes its core values as Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork, and Engaged culture. The company offers opportunities to learn, grow, contribute to the business, and solve real-world problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field of study.
Four years of experience as a Project Engineer, Design Engineer, or in a related role.
Four years of experience in transmission line engineering.
Proficiency with PLS-Tower and PLS-CADD software.
Knowledge of design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI.
Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to complex transmission line projects.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise on high-voltage transmission line projects.
Design, model, and analyze transmission towers, including aging lattice towers; perform site-specific assessments; and support reconductoring and fiber installation projects.
Coordinate line routing and surveys, and perform structure and foundation design, clearance checks, and plan/profile development.
Design and perform structural analysis of transmission towers and foundations for reconductoring, fiber, and site-specific projects.
Develop and finalize transmission line models using PLS-Tower and PLS-CADD, including establishing and approving PLS-CADD criteria.
Conduct site-specific assessments and provide engineering solutions for complex transmission line challenges.
Review project specifications, technical documents, and applicable engineering standards to ensure compliance.
Coordinate project execution with project managers, field engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
Participate in design review meetings, attend client and internal meetings, and provide technical guidance on special design questions.
Assist with material selection and procurement, constructability evaluations, work order package preparation, permitting, and project documentation.
Provide construction support.

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.