Manager of Engineering, Transmission Lines

ESP Associates, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

PTO & 10 paid holidays

Health, Vision, & Dental options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a Manager of Engineering to lead transmission line engineering teams across the region and drive high‑quality, cost‑competitive services. You will participate in business development and corporate initiatives, shaping strategies and objectives.

You will manage and develop teams, ensure adherence to company values, and provide oversight of scope, schedules, and budgets, while maintaining client relationships and delivering innovative engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification is required.
• 15+ years of related engineering experience, through consulting or utilities, is required.
• Project management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop engineering teams.
• Support business development activities and grow the business in your region.
• Uphold Pickett’s values, brand promises, and code of conduct; foster a positive environment for growth.
• Provide project oversight, manage scope, develop change orders, and maintain schedules and budgets.
• Maintain high quality and responsiveness to client requirements in line with Pickett’s standards.
• Oversee transmission line design activities and quality assurance.
• Interact regularly with clients, maintain relationships, and develop new ones.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Team development

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

Core Values – S.O.L.V.E.

Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork, Engaged culture.

"We solve the problems that matter"

Workplace Type

Hybrid

About the Role

As the Manager of Engineering, you oversee and develop the transmission line engineering teams in your region, ensuring high‑quality and cost‑competitive services. You also participate in business development and company initiatives, establishing strategies and objectives.

What You Will Be Doing

• 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 team growth and development
• Provide project oversight, managing engineering scope, developing change orders, and maintaining schedules and budgets
• Maintain a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements in alignment with Pickett’s standards
• Oversee transmission line design activities and quality assurance
• Interact regularly with clients, maintaining current relationships and developing new ones

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
• 15+ years of related engineering experience, through consulting or utilities (required)
• Project management experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of fundamentals of managing project scope, schedule, and budget
• Understanding of basic practices for evaluating engineering and design issues
• Ability to develop better alternatives and recommendations for the transmission line group (structures, processes, software, etc.) and communicate them
• Commitment to safety regulations
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Collaborative approach when working with peers or clients
• High comfort with sharing knowledge freely
• Ability to identify relevant metrics and apply them to business, clients, and projects
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both in team and independently
• Creative thinking related to engineering innovation and solutions
• Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, agile environment
• Candidate must pass drug screen, background check, and have satisfactory driving record per company policy

Why Join Us

You will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and directly contribute to our business, with a visible and tangible impact by solving real‑world problems. You will be challenged and inspired along the way.

Benefits

Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with guaranteed employer match: 100% up to first 3% and 50% on next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO & 10 paid holidays
• Voluntary time off: 4 hours each year (prorated during first year)
• Tiered Health, Vision, & Dental options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine via Teladoc
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet InsuranceEducation Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses