Lead Transmission Engineer

1 day ago


Austin, Texas, United States Pickett and Associates, Inc. Full time
About Us

Pickett and Associates, Inc. is a pioneering surveying and engineering company with a rich history of innovation and excellence in the industry. With over 60 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for clients across the US and Caribbean.

Our Core Values

We live by the acronym S.O.L.V.E., which embodies our core values of Safety, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork, and Engaged culture. These values guide our actions and decisions, ensuring that we deliver exceptional results and build lasting relationships with our clients and team members.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our transmission line design team, you will be responsible for providing senior-level engineering and technical expertise on complex electric transmission design projects. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the success of our high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead utility systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters to deliver high-quality results
  • Communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision to the team
  • Manage project performance, delegate tasks, and motivate team members
  • Review and approve engineering design submittals
  • Develop lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Estimate projects and develop proposals
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
  • 10+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required)
  • Extensive experience using PLS-CADD (required)
  • Extensive experience with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI
  • Strong project management skills and experience
  • Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
  • Adept self-starter who thrives in an unstructured, varied, and deadline-driven work environment
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to coach other team members and provide direction for projects
  • Effective business and technical communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health insurance and benefits, retirement planning support, PTO, and more. Join our team and have the opportunity to learn, grow, and directly contribute to our business. You will have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real-world problems and contributing significantly to the growth and development of our company.



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