Hybrid Lead Engineer – Electric Utility Distribution

ESP Associates, Inc.

Hendersonville (NC)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program
401(k) match
PTO & holidays
Volunteer time off
Health insurance
Vision & Dental insurance
Teladoc
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Education reimbursement
Flexible benefits plan
Referral bonuses

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide leadership and senior-level engineering expertise on complex utility distribution projects. The role includes hands-on design review and guidance for overhead and underground distribution facilities, feeders, and related equipment.

Responsibilities include ensuring client requirements, quality, schedule deadlines, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
  • 10+ years of overhead and underground distribution engineering experience in electric utility industry required.
  • Knowledge of CSA/IEC/NESC standards and codes and major utility engineering standards.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters.
  • Communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision.
  • Manage the performance of the team and delegate project work.
  • Motivate, coach and mentor team members.
  • Manage projects, ensure quality of work and on-time delivery.
  • Review and approve engineering design submittals.
  • Develop lasting relationships with clients.
  • Estimate projects and develop proposals.

Skills

Team leadership
Electrical distribution
Project management
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide leadership and senior-level engineering expertise on complex utility distribution projects. The role includes hands-on design review and guidance for overhead and underground distribution facilities, feeders, and related equipment.

Responsibilities include ensuring client requirements, quality, schedule deadlines, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

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