Manager of Engineering, Transmission Lines

Description

The Manager of Engineering oversees and develops transmission line engineering teams in the region, ensuring delivery of high‑quality, cost‑competitive engineering services.

The role also involves participating in business development and company initiatives, including establishing business strategies and objectives.

• Manage and develop engineering teams
• Support business development activities and specifically grow the business in your region
• Ensure that your 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, including managing engineering scope according to technical standards, developing change orders, and maintaining project schedules and budgets
• Maintain a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements in alignment with Pickett’s standards
• Oversee transmission line design activities and quality assurance, and control
• Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
• 15+ years of related engineering experience, whether through consulting or working for an electric utility (required)
• Project management experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of managing project scope, schedule, and budget
• Understanding of basic practices for evaluating engineering and design issues
• Mindset for developing better alternatives and recommendations related to the transmission line 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)
• Ability to use a collaborative approach when working with peers or clients
• 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 and/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
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc

Benefits

You will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and directly contribute to the business while making a visible, tangible impact by solving real‑world problems.

Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package.

• 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
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• 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