Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
10+ years of related engineering experience, preferably in consulting or electric utilities (required)
Extensive knowledge of project management fundamentals
Experience in civil design for high-voltage substations and facilities (highly preferred)
Responsibilities
Oversee electrical substation civil design and permitting support
Review construction specifications, cost estimates, and project schedules
Support transmission line right-of-way access improvement design
Analyze designs for civil elements related to high-voltage power transmission
Collaborate with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure project completion
Benefits
Competitive compensation with performance reviews and bonuses
401(k) with employer match
PTO and 10 Paid Holidays
VTO for community service
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance options
Education reimbursement opportunities
Flexible benefits plan including pet insurance and referral bonuses
Full Job Description
Workplace Type: Hybrid
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
VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
