About Us::
We are a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.
At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.
“We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.
About The Role::
As a Senior Engineer, you will provide leadership and technical expertise on civil engineering design projects for electrical substations and transmission line right-of-way projects.
This position will help manage, prepare, review and provide guidance for site layout, grading design, retaining wall design, stormwater analysis, permitting, containment structure design, survey coordination and civil construction support.
What You Will Be Doing::
- Develop and approve design criteria
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Finalize design models
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Schedule project tasks for project support team
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Attend client stakeholder meetings
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Complete design review meetings with the client
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Mentor/train other engineering team members
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Provide input on special design questions
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Attend internal design review meetings
What You Bring::
- Bachelor’s in Engineering (required)
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Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
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8+ years of related engineering experience, whether through consulting or working for an electric utility (required)
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Project management experience (preferred)
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Knowledge of the fundamentals of managing project scope, schedule, and budget
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Experience in civil design work experience related to: 69kV/115kV/138kV/230kV/345kV/500kV electrical substations and/or electrical switchyards including: site grading, drainage analysis, detention basin design, structural foundation, retaining wall design, geotechnical analysis, pavement design, SPCC design, SW3P design, wetland access roads and security fencing
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Technical knowledge of design codes and software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation and stormwater analysis programs)
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Understanding of basic practices for evaluating engineering and design issues
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Mindset for developing better alternatives and recommendations related to the civil group (i.e.: structure, processes, software, ) with the ability to communicate and apply them accordingly
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Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
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Effective communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
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Exposure to transmission, substation, environmental, right-of-way, construction, and maintenance stakeholders
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Ability to use a collaborative approach when working with peers or clients
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Demonstrate a high level of comfort with sharing knowledge freely
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Ability to identify relevant metrics and ability to apply them to the business, our clients, and projects
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Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment &/or independently
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Ability to think creatively as it relates to engineering innovation and solutions
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Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly agile environment
So...Why Join Us?:
You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.
You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance & benefits, retirement planning support, PTO and more.
