Project Engineer, Transmission Lines

Project EngineerWorkplace Type: HybridPickett, 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: S afety first, O utstanding service, L asting relationships, V alued teamwork and E ngaged 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 Project Engineer, you will provide mid-level engineering/technical expertise on complex electric transmission design projects for high-voltage (HV) overhead utility systems.Specifically, the position 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 CriteriaFinalize PLS-CADD modelsSchedule project tasks for project support teamAttend client stakeholder meetingsComplete design review meetings with the clientProvide input on special design questionsAttend internal design review meetingsWhat You Bring:Bachelor's in Engineering (required)Professional Engineer (PE) certification (preferred)4+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required)Experience in using PLS-CADD for designing transmission lines (required)Experience with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACIExperience with liaising substation, transmission, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholdersDemonstrated ability in the application of engineering theories and principlesIncreasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing, and presentingAbility to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulationsAbility to be a self-starter and thrive in an unstructured, varied and deadline- driven work environmentStrong ability to collaborate with team members and peers in the electrical utility industryEffective communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)Demonstrated verbal and technical writing skillsCandidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policySo...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 bonuses401(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 HolidaysVTO (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 TeladocShort-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)Long-Term Disability InsuranceLife InsurancePet InsuranceEducation Reimbursement OpportunitiesFlexible and Dependent Benefits PlanReferral Bonuses