Associate Engineer, Civil

ESP Associates, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

PTO & 10 holidays

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Teladoc

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Annual bonuses

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking an Associate Engineer to apply entry-level civil engineering expertise on electrical substation and transmission line ROW projects.

You will help with site layout, grading, retaining walls, stormwater analysis, permitting, and survey coordination while supporting civil construction efforts. Typical tasks include creating design models, right-of-way improvements, and technical reports.

Qualifications

• EI/EIT certification preferred.
• 1+ years civil engineering experience in electric utility industry preferred.
• Experience with Civil 3D or similar software preferred.
• Knowledge of design codes and standards.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Build design models using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and stormwater analysis programs.
• Conduct transmission right-of-way access improvement design including culvert sizing and stormwater drainage analysis.
• Develop civil construction specifications.
• Learn and understand design criteria.
• Evaluate and provide commentary on design alternatives.
• Compose work packages and release letters.
• Effectively manage multiple tasks for multiple projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Self-starter

Deadline-driven

Civil engineering experience

Education

EI/EIT certification

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Pickett,an ESP Associates company, isa 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: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.

“We solve the problems that matter”and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.

About the Role:

As an Associate Engineer, you will provide entry-level engineering and technical expertise on civil engineering design projects for electrical substations and transmission line right-of-way projects. This position prepares guidance for site layout, grading design, retaining wall design, stormwater analysis, permitting, containment structure design, survey coordination, and civil construction support.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Build design models using the Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and stormwater analysis programs
• Conduct transmission right-of-way access improvement design including culvert sizing, stormwater drainage analysis, stabilization specification, construction support, and inspection
• Develop civil construction specifications
• Learn and understand design criteria
• Evaluate and provide commentary on design alternatives
• Compose work packages and release letters
• Effectively manage multiple tasks for multiple projects

What You Bring:

• EI/EIT certification (preferred)
• 1+ years of related civil engineering experience in the electric utility industry (preferred)
• Experience using Civil 3D and other related software (preferred)
• Experience with design codes and standards
• Understanding of basic practices for researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
• Ability to prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
• Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
• Ability to be a self-starter and thrive in an unstructured, varied, and deadline-driven work environment
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills)
• Demonstrated verbal and technical writing skills
• Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy

So...Why 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!

Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 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
• VTO (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 Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)