Manager of Engineering, Transmission Lines

About Us 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. Core Values – S.O.L.V.E. S afety first, O utstanding service, L asting relationships, V alued teamwork, E ngaged culture. "We solve the problems that matter" Workplace Type Hybrid About the Role As the Manager of Engineering, you oversee and develop the transmission line engineering teams in your region, ensuring high‑quality and cost‑competitive services. You also participate in business development and company initiatives, establishing strategies and objectives. What You Will Be Doing Manage and develop engineering teams Support business development activities and grow the business in your region Ensure teams uphold Pickett’s values, brand promises, and code of conduct Provide a work environment conducive to team growth and development Provide project oversight, managing engineering scope, developing change orders, and maintaining schedules and budgets Maintain a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements in alignment with Pickett’s standards Oversee transmission line design activities and quality assurance Interact regularly with clients, maintaining current relationships and developing new ones What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required) Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required) 15+ years of related engineering experience, through consulting or utilities (required) Project management experience (preferred) Knowledge of fundamentals of managing project scope, schedule, and budget Understanding of basic practices for evaluating engineering and design issues Ability to develop better alternatives and recommendations for the transmission line group (structures, processes, software, etc.) and communicate them Commitment to safety regulations Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills Collaborative approach when working with peers or clients High comfort with sharing knowledge freely Ability to identify relevant metrics and apply them to business, clients, and projects Strong attention to detail and ability to work both in team and independently Creative thinking related to engineering innovation and solutions Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, agile environment Candidate must pass drug screen, background check, and have satisfactory driving record per company policy Why Join Us You will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and directly contribute to our business, with a visible and tangible impact by solving real‑world problems. You will 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 guaranteed employer match: 100% up to first 3% and 50% on next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) PTO & 10 paid holidays Voluntary time off: 4 hours each year (prorated during first year) Tiered Health, Vision, & Dental options (eligibility after 30 days) Behavioral Medicine via Teladoc Short‑Term Disability Insurance Long‑Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Pet InsuranceEducation Reimbursement Opportunities Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan Referral Bonuses #J-18808-Ljbffr