Senior Engineer, Transmission Lines

ESP Associates, Inc.; Bozeman (MT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off & 10 Holidays

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Education Reimbursement Opportunities

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer in Bozeman, Montana, to provide technical expertise on electric transmission design projects. The role involves managing various aspects of line routing, survey coordination, and constructability evaluations in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a PE certification, and over 8 years of experience in the electric utility industry. Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to impact real-world problems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in electric utility.
• Strong ability to collaborate with team members and effective communication skills.
• Candidate must pass drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and approve PLS-CADD Criteria.
• Finalize PLS-CADD models and schedule project tasks.
• Mentor/train other engineering team members.

Skills

PLS-CADD

Electric transmission line design

NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Job description

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.

Workplace Type: Hybrid

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.

About The Role

As a Senior Engineer, you will provide senior level engineering/technical expertise on complex electric transmission design projects for high‑voltage (HV) and extra high‑voltage (EHV) overhead utility systems.

Specifically, the position manages, 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 the project support team
• Attend client stakeholder meetings
• Complete design review meetings with the client
• Mentor/train other engineering team members
• Provide input on special design questions
• Attend internal design review meetings

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
• 8+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required)
• Experience in using PLS‑CADD for designing transmission lines (required)
• Strong experience with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI
• Strong experience with liaising substation, environmental, right‑of‑way construction and maintenance stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability in the application of engineering theories and principles
• Increasingly proficient in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing, and presenting recommendations
• 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 as well as 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!

Employee Benefits Package

• 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 Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses