Manager of Engineering, Transmission Lines

Description

The Manager of Engineering oversees and develops the transmission line engineering teams in the assigned region, ensuring delivery of high‑quality, cost‑competitive engineering services. The role also involves business development and participation in company initiatives, including establishing business strategies and objectives.

• Manage and develop engineering teams.
• Support business development activities and grow the business in your region.
• Ensure teams uphold Pickett’s values, brand promises, and code of conduct.
• Provide a work environment conducive to team members' growth and development.
• Provide project oversight, managing engineering scope, change orders, schedules, and budgets.
• Maintain high quality and responsiveness to client requirements aligned with Pickett’s standards.
• Oversee transmission line design activities and quality assurance/control.
• Interact regularly with clients, maintaining and developing relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required).
• 15+ years of related engineering experience (consulting or electric utility) (required).
• Project management experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of fundamentals of managing project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Understanding of basic practices for evaluating engineering and design issues.
• Ability to develop better alternatives and recommendations for the transmission line group and communicate them.
• Ability to work safely and obey safety regulations.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, presentation).
• Collaborative approach with peers or clients.
• Demonstrated comfort sharing knowledge freely.
• Ability to identify relevant metrics and apply them to business, clients, and projects.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to work in team or independently.
• Creative thinking for engineering innovation and solutions.
• Capacity to thrive in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, highly agile environment.
• 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, while contributing to the company's growth and development. The company provides an excellent employee benefits package that includes competitive compensation, performance reviews, bonuses, retirement plans, paid time off, health insurance options, and various additional perks.

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth) with employer match 100% up to 3% and 50% on next 2% (eligibility after 60 days).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays.
• Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options (eligibility 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