Full Job Description
As a Project Engineer - Transmission Lines, you will provide technical expertise on high-voltage transmission line projects. Role is hybrid with three days in office and two days work from home within reasonable commuting distance of the Raleigh, North Carolina office: 702 Oberlin Road, Ste. 210, Raleigh, North Carolina 27605.
This role will be responsible for line routing, survey coordination, structure and 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:
• Provide technical expertise on high-voltage transmission line projects
• Design, model, and analyze transmission towers, including aging lattice towers, perform site-specific assessments, and support reconductoring and fiber installation projects
• Responsibilities also include line routing, survey coordination, structure and foundation design, clearance checks, plan/profile development, material specification and procurement, constructability evaluations, work order package preparation, permitting, vendor/subcontractor coordination, and construction support
• Design and perform structural analysis of transmission towers and foundations for reconductoring, fiber, and site-specific projects
• Develop and finalize transmission line models using PLS-Tower and PLS-CADD software, including establishing and approving PLS-CADD criteria
• Conduct site-specific assessments and provide engineering solutions for complex transmission line challenges
• Review project specifications, technical documents, and applicable engineering standards (NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI) to ensure compliance
• Support project execution through coordination with project managers, field engineers, clients, and subcontractors
• Participate in design review meetings, attend client and internal meetings, and provide technical guidance on special design questions
• Assist with material selection, constructability evaluations, work order preparation, permitting, and preparation of project documentation
What You Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study
• Four (4) years of experience as a Project Engineer, Design Engineer or related role where required experience gained
• Four (4) years in transmission line engineering
• Proficiency with PLS-Tower and PLS-CADD software
• Design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI
• Demonstrated ability in applying engineering principles to complex transmission line projects
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)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses