Senior Engineer, Transmission Lines

Socket.dev; Huntersville (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Vision & Dental

Life Insurance

Education reimbursement

Volunteer Time Off

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, seeks a Senior Engineer to provide expert technical leadership on HV/EHV transmission design projects across the US and Caribbean. You will manage line routing, PLS-CADD modeling, foundation design, permits, and vendor coordination while guiding project teams to successful outcomes.

We expect at least 8 years of related experience, PE certification, and a strong track record with NESC/IEEE/ASCE/ACI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required
• 8+ years of transmission line engineering experience in electric utility
• Experience using PLS-CADD for transmission line design
• Strong knowledge of design codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI)
• Experience liaising with substation, environmental, ROW stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability in applying engineering theories and presenting recommendations
• Ability to work safely and be self-starting in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Passing drug screen, background check, and valid driving record

Responsibilities

• Develop and approve PLS-CADD criteria
• Finalize PLS-CADD models
• Schedule project tasks for the support team
• Attend client stakeholder meetings
• Conduct design review meetings with clients
• Mentor and train engineering team members
• Provide input on complex design questions
• Participate in internal design review meetings

Skills

Engineering

PE certification

Transmission line engineering

PLS-CADD

NESC

IEEE/ASCE/ACI

Stakeholder liaison

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

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 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 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 practices of 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!

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)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses