Project Engineer, Transmission Lines

ESP Associates, Inc.; Huntersville (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO & 10 holidays

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a Project Engineer to provide mid-level engineering on complex electric transmission design projects for HV overhead systems. Responsibilities include line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, structure foundations, and permit/work order coordination.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, 4+ years of transmission line experience, and proficiency with PLS-CADD. PE certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering is required.
• PE certification is preferred.
• 4+ years of transmission line engineering in electric utility is required.
• Experience using PLS-CADD for transmission lines is required.
• Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI design codes is a plus.
• Experience liaising with substations, transmission, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and approve PLS-CADD Criteria.
• Finalize PLS-CADD models.
• Schedule project tasks for project support team.
• Attend client stakeholder meetings.
• Complete design review meetings with the client.
• Provide input on special design questions.
• Attend internal design review meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Self-starter

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Workplace Type: Hybrid

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.

About The Role

As a Project Engineer, you will provide mid-level engineering/technical expertise on complex electric transmission design projects for high-voltage (HV) overhead utility systems. The position prepares, reviews, and/or provides 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

• Develop and approve PLS‑CADD Criteria
• Finalize PLS‑CADD models
• Schedule project tasks for project support team
• Attend client stakeholder meetings
• Complete design review meetings with the client
• Provide input on special design questions
• Attend internal design review meetings

What You Bring

• Bachelor's in Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (preferred)
• 4+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required)
• Experience in using PLS‑CADD for designing transmission lines (required)
• Experience with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI
• Experience with liaising substation, transmission, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability in the application of engineering theories and principles
• Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing, and presenting
• Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
• Ability to be a self‑starter and thrive in an unstructured, varied and deadline‑driven work environment
• Strong ability to collaborate with team members and peers in the electrical utility industry
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Demonstrated verbal and technical writing skills
• 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 (Employer Paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life InsurancePet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses