Manager of Engineering, Distribution

ESP Associates, Inc.; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, seeks a Manager of Engineering, Distribution, to lead distribution engineering teams in the region, delivering high-quality, cost-efficient transmission line engineering services.

You will contribute to business development and establish regional strategies, ensuring projects meet schedules and budgets while upholding Pickett’s values and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required).
• 12+ years of related engineering experience (preferred).
• Experience in distribution engineering or utility consulting is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop engineering teams
• Support business development activities and grow the business in your region
• Ensure teams uphold Pickett’s values, brand promises, and code of conduct
• Provide a work environment conducive to growth and development
• Provide project oversight: manage scope, schedule, budgets; develop change orders
• Maintain quality and responsiveness to client requirements
• Oversee distribution design activities, QA/QC
• Interact with clients to maintain and develop relationships

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Team development

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Job description

Pickett,an ESP Associates company, isa 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 the Manager of Engineering, Distribution you are responsible for the oversight and development of the distribution engineering teams in your region, ensuring your team delivers high quality and cost competitive transmission line engineering services.

You will also be involved in business development and company initiatives, which may include establishing business strategies and objectives.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Manage and develop engineering teams
• Support business development activities and specifically grow the business in your region
• Ensure that your teams uphold Pickett’s values, brand promises, and code of conduct
• Provide a work environment conducive to team members growth and development
• Provide project oversight, including managing engineering scope according to technical standards, developing change orders, and maintaining project schedules and budgets
• Maintain a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements in alignment with Pickett’s standards
• Oversee distribution design activities, quality assurance, and control
• Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
• 12+ years of related engineering experience, whether through consulting or working for an electric utility (preferred)
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of managing project scope, schedule, and budget
• Understanding of basic practices for evaluating engineering and design issues
• Mindset for developing better alternatives and recommendations related to the distribution group (i.e.: processes, software, etc.) with the ability to communicate and apply them accordingly
• Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Ability to use a collaborative approach when working with peers or clients
• Demonstrate a high level of comfort with sharing knowledge freely
• Ability to identify relevant metrics and ability to apply them to the business, our clients, and projects
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment and/or independently
• Ability to think creatively as it relates to engineering innovation and solutions
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly agile environment
• Ability 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)