Lead Engineer — HV Transmission Design & Leadership

ESP Associates, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer match

PTO & holidays

VTO (Volunteer Time Off)

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Disability Insurance (Short & Long)

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide leadership and technical expertise on complex HV and EHV transmission design projects.

You will oversee line routing, survey coordination, modeling, structure and foundation design, permit processes, vendor coordination, and construction support. The role requires hands‑on management, strong project leadership, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required).
• 10+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required).
• Extensive experience using PLS‑CADD (required).
• Experience with PLS‑TOWER (preferred).
• Extensive experience with design codes and standards such as: NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI.

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

Project management

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

Job description

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide leadership and technical expertise on complex HV and EHV transmission design projects.

You will oversee line routing, survey coordination, modeling, structure and foundation design, permit processes, vendor coordination, and construction support. The role requires hands‑on management, strong project leadership, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment with a focus on safety and quality.