Lead Engineer, Transmission Lines

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

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.

The role involves hands‑on management and technical support 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.

Key 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

Qualifications

• 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

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