Project Engineer, Transmission Lines

ESP Associates, Inc.; Patton Park (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Health, Vision & Dental

Teladoc and Wellness

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a Project Engineer to provide mid-level engineering/technical expertise on complex HV overhead transmission design projects. The role covers line routing, PLS-CADD modeling, structure design, and coordination across multiple disciplines.

You will prepare, review and guide material specification, permitting, and constructability evaluations, while engaging with clients and internal teams to ensure design quality and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering required.
• PE certification preferred.
• 4+ years in transmission line engineering in electric utility.
• Experience using PLS-CADD for transmission line design.
• Familiar with NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI.
• Ability to liaise with substation, transmission, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and approve PLS-CADD Criteria.
• Schedule project tasks for project support team.
• Attend client stakeholder meetings.
• Complete design review meetings with the client.
• Attend internal design review meetings.

Skills

PLS-CADD experience

4+ years transmission line engineering

PE certification

NESC/IEEE/ASCE/ACI knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Strong communication skills

Self-starter in unstructured env

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

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PWR-ENG Regular Full-Time Hendersonville, NC, US

19 days ago Requisition ID: 5676

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 matterand 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.

Specifically, 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
• Schedule project tasks for project support team
• Attend client stakeholder meetings
• Complete design review meetings with the client
• 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

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)