Transmission Line Project Engineer – HV Design & PLS-CADD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, seeks a Project Engineer to provide mid-level engineering expertise on high-voltage transmission projects. You will support line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, structure and foundation design, and permitting, coordinating with subs and vendors.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 4+ years' transmission line experience, PLS-CADD proficiency, and strong communication/writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering (required).
• PE certification (preferred).
• 4+ years of related transmission line engineering experience (required).
• Experience using PLS-CADD for designing transmission lines (required).
• Experience with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI.
• Experience liaising substation, transmission, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability in applying engineering theories and principles.
• Ability to research engineering/design issues, evaluate alternatives, prepare, and present.
• Ability to work safely and follow safety regulations.
• Self-starter who thrives in unstructured, varied, deadline-driven environments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills (verbal/written).
• Demonstrated verbal and technical writing skills.
• Must be able to pass drug screen, background check, and have satisfactory driving record.

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.
• Attend internal design review meetings.

Skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Self-motivation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, seeks a Project Engineer to provide mid-level engineering expertise on high-voltage transmission projects. You will support line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, structure and foundation design, and permitting, coordinating with subs and vendors.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 4+ years' transmission line experience, PLS-CADD proficiency, and strong communication/writing skills.