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.

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.

About The Role:

As a Lead Engineer, you will primarily support our Civil Department with land development and civil engineering practices for electrical substations and transmission line right-of-way. This role will also play a pivotal part in developing and growing our Civil Department in other regional offices.

What You Will Be Doing:

Oversight of electrical substation civil design including permitting support, site layout, grading design, retaining wall design, stormwater analysis, containment structure design, survey coordination, and civil construction support
Review civil construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals, and project schedules
Provide support for transmission line right-of-way access improvement design including culvert sizing, stormwater drainage analysis, stabilization specification, construction support, and inspection
Assist with analyzing the design for various civil elements related to high-voltage power transmission and substation design
Partner with clients, vendors, permitting agencies, and various other team members and stakeholders to see projects through to completion

What You Bring:

Bachelor's in Engineering (required)
Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
10+ years of related engineering experience, whether through consulting or working for an electric utility (required)
Project management experience (preferred)
Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets
Experience in civil design work experience related to: 69kV/115kV/138kV/230kV/345kV/500kV electrical substations and/or electrical switchyards including: site grading, drainage analysis, detention basin design, structural foundation, retaining wall design, geotechnical analysis, pavement design, SPCC design, SW3P design, wetland access roads, and security fencing (highly preferred)
Technical knowledge of design codes and software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and stormwater analysis programs)
Understanding of basic practices for evaluating engineering and design issues
Mindset for developing better alternatives and recommendations related to the civil group (i.e.: structure, processes, software, etc.) with the ability to communicate and apply them accordingly
Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
Exposure to transmission, substation, environmental, right-of-way, construction, and maintenance stakeholders
Ability to use a collaborative approach when working with peers or clients
Demonstrate a high level of comfort with sharing knowledge freely
Ability to identify relevant metrics and ability to apply them to the business, our clients, and projects
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment &/or independently
Ability to think creatively as it relates to engineering innovation and solutions
Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly agile environment
Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy

So...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 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
Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
Referral Bonuses

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