Project Engineer, Transmission Lines

ESP Associates, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO & 10 Holidays

Health insurance

Education reimbursement

Flexible benefits plan

Referral bonuses

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, seeks a Project Engineer to provide mid-level engineering on complex HV transmission design projects. You will assist in line routing, survey coordination, PLS‑CADD modeling, and design reviews for HV overhead systems.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering and 4+ years of transmission line experience; PE preferred. You will collaborate with stakeholders and support project execution while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering is required.
• Proven experience in transmission line engineering and PLS-CADD modeling.
• Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders and maintain safety standards.

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

PLS-CADD experience

Electrical transmission design

Strong communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

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