Senior Engineer, Transmission Lines

Description

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

• Develop and approve PLS‑CADD criteria
• Finalize PLS‑CADD models
• Schedule project tasks for the support team
• Attend client stakeholder meetings
• Conduct design review meetings with the client
• Mentor and train engineering team members
• Provide input on special design questions
• Participate in internal design review meetings
• Apply design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI
• Liaise with substation, environmental, right‑of‑way, construction, and maintenance stakeholders
• Apply engineering theories and principles to solve complex problems
• Research design issues, evaluate alternatives, and present recommendations
• Operate as a self‑starter in an unstructured, deadline‑driven environment
• Collaborate effectively with team members and industry peers
• Participate in 401(k) plans with employer match up to 5% of contributions

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Bring 8+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility sector
• Demonstrate expertise with PLS‑CADD for transmission line design
• Work safely and adhere to safety regulations
• Communicate verbally, in writing, and through presentations
• Pass drug screening, background check, and maintain a satisfactory driving record

Benefits

Pickett offers a competitive benefits package and a culture that encourages learning, growth, and visible impact through real‑world problem solving. Employees receive performance‑based compensation, retirement matching, generous paid time off, health and wellness options, education reimbursement, and referral bonuses.

• Receive competitive compensation with annual performance reviews and discretionary bonuses
• Earn paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Access behavioral medicine via Teladoc, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and pet insurance
• Take advantage of education reimbursement and flexible dependent benefits
• Earn referral bonuses

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance