Manager of Engineering, Transmission Lines

Esp-Associates,-Inc; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PTO & paid holidays

Health, Vision & Dental

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, seeks a Manager of Engineering to lead transmission line engineering teams in the Lakewood region. You will oversee project scope, schedules, and budgets while driving business development and client relationships.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and delivering high-quality, cost-competitive engineering services across the US and Caribbean.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification is required.
• 15+ years of related engineering experience in consulting or electric utilities is required.
• Experience in managing project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ability to communicate engineering concepts clearly and effectively.
• Strong design and problem-solving capabilities for transmission lines.
• Safety-first mindset with adherence to regulations and policies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with peers and clients.
• Strong analytical skills to identify metrics and apply them to projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop transmission line engineering teams in the region.
• Provide project oversight, including scope, schedule, and budget management.
• Engage in business development and regional growth initiatives.
• Ensure work aligns with company values, brand promises, and conduct codes.
• Create an environment conducive to team growth and development.
• Maintain high quality and responsiveness to client requirements.
• Oversee design activities and quality assurance for transmission lines.
• Interact with clients to maintain and grow relationships.

Skills

PE certification

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Metrics-driven

Client relations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

15+ years of related engineering experience

Job description

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Manager of Engineering, Transmission Lines

Regular Full-Time Lakewood, CO, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 5569

Salary Range: $145,000.00 To $195,000.00 Annually

Workplace Type: Hybrid

About Us:

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, you are responsible for the oversight and development of the transmission line 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 transmission line design activities and 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)
• 15+ years of related engineering experience, whether through consulting or working for an electric utility (required)
• 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 transmission line group (i.e.: structure, 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
• 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

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)