Lead Engineer, Transmission Lines

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: S afety first, O utstanding service, L asting relationships, V alued teamwork, and E ngaged culture.“We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.Workplace TypeHybridAbout the RoleAs a Lead Engineer , you will provide leadership and senior-level engineering/technical expertise on complex electric transmission design projects for high‑voltage (HV) and extra‑high‑voltage (EHV) overhead utility systems.Responsibilities include ensuring the team meets client requirements, quality and schedule deadlines, and fostering team engagement. The role requires hands‑on work and the ability to manage, prepare, review, and provide guidance for line routing, survey coordination, PLS‑CADD modeling, structure design, foundation design, clearance checks, plan/profile development, material specification and procurement, constructability evaluations, work order package preparation, permitting, vendor/subcontractor coordination, and construction support.What You Will Be DoingSupervise a team of engineers, technicians, and draftersCommunicate clear expectations, goals, and visionManage the performance of the team and delegate project workMotivate, coach, and mentor team membersManage projects, ensure quality of work, and on‑time deliveryReview and approve engineering design submittalsDevelop lasting relationships with clientsEstimate projects and develop proposalsWhat You BringBachelor's degree in Engineering (required)Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)10+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required)Extensive experience using PLS‑CADD (required)Experience with PLS‑TOWER (preferred)Extensive experience with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACIExtensive experience liaising with substation, environmental, real‑estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholdersDeep understanding of industry standards and methods (engineering, procurement, and construction)Strong project management skills and experienceAbility to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulationsAdept self‑starter who thrives in an unstructured, varied, and deadline‑driven work environmentStrong leadership skills and ability to coach other team members and provide direction for projectsStrong ability to collaborate with team members as well as peers in the electrical utility industryEffective business and technical communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policyWhy Join Us?You will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real‑world problems. You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!BenefitsCompetitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses401(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 HolidaysVTO (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 TeladocShort‑Term Disability InsuranceLong‑Term Disability InsuranceLife InsurancePet InsuranceEducation Reimbursement OpportunitiesFlexible and Dependent Benefits PlanReferral Bonuses#J-18808-Ljbffr