Senior HV Transmission Lead Engineer

ESP Associates, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer match

PTO & holidays

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, in Pensacola, FL, is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide leadership and senior-level engineering expertise on complex HV and EHV overhead transmission projects.

You will supervise a team of engineers, review design submittals, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and ensure adherence to schedule and quality standards while mentoring and developing team members in a fast-paced, safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• PE certification is required.
• Minimum 10+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry.
• Extensive experience using PLS-CADD.
• Experience with PLS-TOWER is preferred.
• Familiar with design codes: NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI.
• Experience liaising with substation, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholders.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a safe manner and comply with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters.
• Communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision.
• Manage the performance of the team and delegate project work.
• Motivate, coach and mentor team members.
• Manage projects, ensure quality of work and on-time delivery.
• Review and approve engineering design submittals.
• Develop lasting relationships with clients.
• Estimate projects and develop proposals.

Skills

PE certification

10+ yrs exp

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

NESC/IEEE/ASCE/ACI

Project management

Leadership

Team coaching

Stakeholder liaison

Safety compliance

Job description

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, in Pensacola, FL, is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide leadership and senior-level engineering expertise on complex HV and EHV overhead transmission projects.

You will supervise a team of engineers, review design submittals, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and ensure adherence to schedule and quality standards while mentoring and developing team members in a fast-paced, safety‑driven environment.