Lead Engineer, Distribution

ESP Associates, Inc.; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with annual/b

401(k) with employer match

PTO and 10 paid holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. seeks a Lead Engineer to provide leadership and senior-level engineering expertise on complex utility distribution projects.

The role demands hands-on management of overhead and underground distribution design to meet client requirements, schedules, and quality standards. You will guide a team of engineers and drafters, ensuring input is valued and designs comply with client standards, codes, and safety norms.

Qualifications

• PE certification preferred and relevant professional credentials.
• 10+ years of overhead/underground distribution engineering in the electric utility sector.
• Strong electrical design knowledge: conductors, insulators, switchgear, breakers and distribution equipment.
• Familiarity with CSA/IEC/NESC standards and major utility engineering standards.
• Knowledge of overhead systems design and PLS-CADD preferred.
• Understanding of structural, civil and geotechnical aspects of distribution engineering.
• Strong project management skills and experience (preferred).
• Commitment to safety and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent collaboration, verbal and technical writing abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Project management

Client relationships

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Experience: 10+ years in overhead/underground distribution engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

CSA/IEC/NESC standards knowledge

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Jacksonville, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 5611

Workplace Type: Hybrid

About Us:

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is a 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 a Lead Engineer, you will provide leadership and senior-level engineering/technical expertise on complex utility distribution projects.

Some of the main responsibilities will be to ensure the team is meeting client requirements; both quality and schedule deadlines, as well as ensuring the team is engaged and their input is valued. We want to inspire our team members to produce at the level of excellence for which Pickett is known.

This role will require you to be hands‑on and manage, prepare, review and/or provide guidance for distribution design utilizing client standards which may include, but not limited to, overhead and underground distribution facilities, distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement and new feeder design.

What You Will Be Doing:

• 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

What You Bring:

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (preferred)
• 10+ years of related overhead and underground distribution engineering experience serving the electric utility industry (required)
• Strong understanding of electrical design including the selection and installation of conductors, insulators, switchgear, circuit breakers, fuses and other distribution equipment (required)
• Possess knowledge of CSA/IEC/NESC standards and codes and major utility engineering standards
• Knowledge of overhead systems design and the use of PLS-CADD (preferred)
• Understanding of structural, civil and geotechnical aspects of distribution engineering (preferred)
• Strong project management skills and experience (preferred)
• 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
• Strong ability to collaborate with team members and peers in the electrical utility industry
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Demonstrated verbal and technical writing 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)