Lead Engineer, Transmission Lines

ESP Associates, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Benefits Plan

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. in Dallas, TX is looking for a Lead Engineer to provide leadership and technical expertise on electric transmission design projects. You will manage a team and ensure the delivery of high-quality work on time.

This position requires a strong background in transmission line engineering, hands-on management skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. You will enjoy competitive compensation with benefits like 401(k) matching and PTO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry.
• Extensive experience using PLS-CADD.
• Strong project management skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters.
• Manage the performance of the team and delegate project work.
• Develop lasting relationships with clients.

Skills

Transmission line engineering

Leadership

Project management

PLS-CADD

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

Job description

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.

Workplace Type

Hybrid

About the Role

As a Lead Engineer, you will provide leadership and senior-level engineering/technical expertise on complex electric transmission design projects for high‑voltage (HV) and extra‑high‑voltage (EHV) overhead utility systems.

Responsibilities include ensuring the team meets client requirements, quality and schedule deadlines, and fostering team engagement. The role requires hands‑on work and the ability to manage, prepare, review, and provide 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
• 10+ years of related 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
• Extensive experience liaising with substation, environmental, real‑estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholders
• Deep understanding of industry standards and methods (engineering, procurement, and construction)
• Strong project management skills and experience
• Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
• Adept self‑starter who thrives in an unstructured, varied, and deadline‑driven work environment
• Strong leadership skills and ability to coach other team members and provide direction for projects
• Strong ability to collaborate with team members as well as peers in the electrical utility industry
• Effective business and technical communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Candidate 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

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!

Benefits

• 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
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses