Associate Engineer, Transmission Lines

Esp-Associates,-Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Employer Match

PTO & 10 Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking an Associate Engineer to provide entry-level engineering and technical support on electric transmission design projects for high-voltage overhead utility systems in Austin, TX. You will assist with line routing, surveys, PLS-CADD modeling, and various design and procurement tasks.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and offers growth in a collaborative, safety-focused environment with opportunities to learn and contribute to real-world

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• EI/EIT certification preferred.
• 1+ years of transmission line engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE and ACI.
• Ability to prepare thorough technical reports, calculations and sketches.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, presentation).
• Ability to pass drug screen, background check, and driving record requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand design criteria.
• Build design models using the PLS software suite.
• Develop and analyze foundation designs (e.g. FAD, FD6, APile, LPile).
• Spot structures and evaluate clearance and structural utilization in PLS-CADD.
• Evaluate design alternatives and run reports in PLS-CADD.
• Compose work packages and release letters.
• Produce estimates of man-hours and completion dates.
• Manage multiple tasks across projects.

Skills

Transmission line engineering

Design codes & standards

Engineering analysis & reporting

Self-starter & deadline-driven

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

EI/EIT certification

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Austin, TX, US

About Us:

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/technical expertise on electric transmission design projects for high-voltage (HV) overhead utility systems.

This position prepares 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 Doing:

• Learn and understand design criteria
• Build design models using the PLS software suite
• Develop and analyze foundation designs (e.g. FAD, FD6, APile, LPile)
• Spot structures and evaluate clearance and structural utilization in PLS-CADD
• Evaluate and provide commentary on design alternatives
• Run reports in PLS-CADD (e.g. Structure Checks, Stringing Charts, etc.)
• Compose work packages, release letters and more
• Produce accurate estimates of man-hours required and completion dates for tasks
• Effectively manage multiple tasks for multiple projects

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)
• EI/EIT certification (preferred)
• 1+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (preferred)
• Experience with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE and ACI
• 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 obey safety regulations at all times.
• 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)
• Must be able 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)