Senior Engineer, Transmission Lines

ESP Associates, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO & Holidays

Insurance options

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Pickett and Associates, LLC, an ESP Company, seeks a Senior Engineer to provide senior-level engineering on complex HV/EHV transmission projects. You will manage line routing, PLS-CADD modeling, structure and foundation design, and coordinate with stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, PE licensure, and 8+ years of transmission line experience. Collaboration with substation teams and safety compliance are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification is required.
• 8+ years of related transmission line engineering experience.
• Experience using PLS-CADD for transmission line design.
• Knowledge of NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI standards.
• Ability to coordinate with substation, environmental, ROW stakeholders.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and safety adherence.

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
• Mentor/train other engineering team members
• Attend internal design review meetings

Skills

8+ years experience

PLS-CADD proficiency

client meetings

mentoring

team collaboration

safety mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Pickett and Associates, LLC, an ESP 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 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)