Senior Engineer, Transmission Lines

ESP Associates, Inc.; Huntersville (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

PTO & 10 holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide senior engineering expertise on complex HV and EHV transmission projects. You will oversee line routing, surveys, PLS-CADD modeling, structure and foundation design, and permitting.

We expect a Bachelor's in Engineering, PE certification, 8+ years of transmission line experience, and strong collaboration and communication skills. This role is Hybrid in Huntersville, NC with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required.
• 8+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility.
• Experience using PLS-CADD for transmission line design.
• Strong knowledge of NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI.
• Experience liaising with substation, environmental, ROW stakeholders.
• Safety-minded and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Able to pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and approve HV/EHV line routing and design criteria.
• Manage surveys, PLS-CADD modeling, and plan/profile development.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with design codes and safety regulations.

Skills

PE certification

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Safety conscious

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Huntersville, NC, US

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
• Schedule project tasks for project support team
• Attend client stakeholder meetings
• Complete design review meetings with the client
• Mentor/train other engineering team members
• 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)