Transmission Structural Engineer

ESP Associates, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); Hybride; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer match

PTO and paid holidays

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

ESP Associates, Inc. seeks a skilled engineer for structural design of transmission systems in Lakeland, Florida. This hybrid role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a PE license, along with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Your responsibilities include designing and analyzing various structural components and collaborating across disciplines. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and a chance to impact the company positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in transmission and/or substation structural engineering.
• Proven experience with lattice towers, monopoles, and specialty structures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Design and analyze transmission and substation structures.
• Prepare engineering calculations and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, and geotechnical engineers.

Connaissances

Structural design and analysis

Proficient in PLS-TOWER, STAAD

Experience with lattice towers

Engineering communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Outils

PLS-TOWER

Mathcad

Excel

Description du poste

Pickett, an ESP Associates 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.

Workplace Type: Hybrid

About The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for the structural design and analysis of transmission and substation systems.

What You Will Be Doing

• Structural design and analysis of transmission structures such as lattice towers, monopoles (steel and concrete), wood poles, and specialty structures
• Evaluation and retrofitting of existing lattice towers, including capacity assessments and development of reinforcement solutions
• Design and/or analysis of substation structures including dead‑end structures, equipment supports, and bus structures
• Preparation of engineering calculations, drawings, and technical specifications in accordance with applicable codes and standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, IEEE, NESC)
• Structural modeling and analysis using PLS‑TOWER, PLS‑POLE, STAAD, and/or RISA
• Foundation design using LPILE, MFAD, HFAD, and TFAD, supported by manual calculations in Mathcad and Excel
• Design of drilled shafts, spread footings, anchors, and direct‑embedded pole foundations
• Review of vendor calculations and drawings
• Coordination with fabrication and construction teams
• Collaboration with civil, electrical, and geotechnical engineers to ensure fully integrated project design and delivery
• Field support including site visits, construction support, and structural inspections
• Contribution to proposals, technical specifications, and engineering deliverables as needed

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in transmission and/or substation structural engineering
• Proven experience with lattice towers, monopoles, wood poles, and/or specialty structures
• Experience performing analysis and retrofit design of existing lattice towers
• Proficiency in structural analysis software including PLS‑TOWER, PLS‑POLE, STAAD, and RISA
• Proficiency in foundation design software including LPILE, MFAD, HFAD, and TFAD, along with strong capability in Mathcad and Excel‑based engineering calculations
• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards including ASCE, AISC, ACI, NESC, and IEEE.
• Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with company policy
• Strong engineering judgment and ability to evaluate and resolve complex design issues
• Ability to apply engineering theory and principles to practical field and design challenges
• A proactive mindset for identifying improved engineering solutions, processes, and tools, and effectively communicating and implementing them
• Commitment to safety and consistent adherence to all applicable safety standards and procedures
• Self‑starter mentality with the ability to thrive in a less structured, project‑driven environment
• Strong collaboration skills with peers and stakeholders across the electrical utility industry

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!

Benefits

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