Lead Electrical Distribution Engineer

ESP Associates, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

PTO & holidays

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Education reimbursement

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. You will supervise a team, ensure client requirements are met, and drive quality and schedule success.

The role requires hands-on design oversight for overhead and underground facilities, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to client standards and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• 10+ years of overhead and underground distribution engineering experience serving the electric utility industry.
• Knowledge of CSA/IEC/NESC standards and codes and major utility engineering standards.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead a team.

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.
• Pass drug screen, background check, and maintain compliant driving record.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Effective communication

Mentoring

Safety awareness

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. You will supervise a team, ensure client requirements are met, and drive quality and schedule success.

The role requires hands-on design oversight for overhead and underground facilities, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to client standards and safety practices.