Senior Engineer, Transmission Lines

Description

The Senior Engineer role provides senior‑level engineering and technical expertise on complex electric transmission design projects for high‑voltage (HV) and extra‑high‑voltage (EHV) overhead utility systems. Responsibilities include managing line routing, survey coordination, PLS‑CADD modeling, structure and foundation design, clearance checks, plan/profile development, material specification, procurement, constructability evaluations, work order package preparation, permitting, vendor and subcontractor coordination, and construction support.

• Develop and approve PLS-CADD criteria
• Finalize PLS-CADD models
• Schedule project tasks for project support team
• Attend client stakeholder meetings
• Complete design review meetings with the client
• Mentor and train other engineering team members
• Provide input on special design questions
• Attend internal design review meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
• 8+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required)
• Experience using PLS-CADD for designing transmission lines (required)
• Strong experience with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI
• Strong experience liaising with substation, environmental, right‑of‑way construction and maintenance stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering theories and principles
• Proficiency in researching engineering issues, evaluating alternatives, and presenting recommendations
• Ability to work safely and obey safety regulations
• Self‑starter able to thrive in an unstructured, deadline‑driven environment
• Strong collaboration skills with team members and utility industry peers
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Demonstrated verbal and technical writing skills
• Ability to pass drug screen, background check, and maintain satisfactory driving record per company policy
• Behavioral medicine through Teladoc

Benefits

Joining Pickett offers the chance to learn, grow, and make a visible impact by solving real‑world problems. Employees contribute directly to the company’s growth while being challenged and inspired, and they benefit from a comprehensive package of compensation, retirement, insurance, and other perks.

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth) with employer match of 100% up to first 3% and 50% on next 2% (eligible after 60 days)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays
• Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options (eligible after 30 days)
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• Flexible and dependent benefits plan
• Referral bonuses

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance