Associate Engineer, Transmission Lines

ESP Associates, Inc.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

PTO

10 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Teladoc

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, seeks an Associate Engineer to provide entry-level engineering support on HV transmission design projects. You will assist with line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, and foundation design, while preparing work packages and estimates.

The role emphasizes learning design criteria, producing technical reports, and coordinating with teams to ensure safety and quality. A Bachelor's in Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• EI/EIT certification preferred.
• 1+ years of transmission line engineering experience preferred.
• Familiar with NESC, IEEE, ASCE and ACI design codes/standards.
• Ability to research, justify design decisions and prepare technical reports.
• Commitment to safety and accurate documentation.
• Capable of self-starting in a deadline-driven setting.
• Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply design criteria for HV transmission projects.
• Build design models using the PLS software suite.
• Develop and analyze foundation designs (FAD, FD6, APile, LPile).
• Spot structures and assess clearance and utilization in PLS-CADD.
• Evaluate design alternatives and run PLS-CADD reports.
• Prepare work packages, release letters, and estimates.
• Manage multiple tasks across projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety conscious

Self-starter

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

EI/EIT certification preferred

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Lakewood, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 5663

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

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)