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Posted: 12/01/20252025-12-012026-01-09Employment Type:Direct Hire/PermJob Category:EngineeringJob Number: 636959Is job remote?: No
Job Description
Job Title: Lead Engineer - Transmission Lines Location: Tampa Florida 33607 Salary Range: $115,000 - $155,000 Type of Employment: Direct Hire Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package
The Planet Group’s client is looking for a Lead Engineer to run their Transmission Line Group. As a Lead Engineer, you will provide leadership and senior-level engineering/technical expertise on complex electric transmission design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead utility systems.
Some of the main responsibilities will be to ensure the team is meeting client requirements; both quality and schedule deadlines, as well as ensuring the team is engaged and their input is valued. We want to inspire our team members to produce at the level of excellence for which Pickett is known.
This role will require you to be hands-on and manage, prepare, review and/or provide guidance for line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, structure design, foundation design, clearance checks, plan/profile development, material specification and procurement, constructability evaluations, work order package preparation, permitting, vendor/subcontractor coordination and construction support.
Responsibilities:
Supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters
Communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision
Manage the performance of the team and delegate project work
Motivate, coach and mentor team members
Manage projects, ensure quality of work and on-time delivery
Review and approve engineering design submittals
Develop lasting relationships with clients
Estimate projects and develop proposals
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)
Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
10+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required)
Extensive experience using PLS-CADD (required)
Extensive experience with design codes and standards such as: NESC, IEEE, ASCE and ACI
Extensive experience liaising with substation, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholders
Deep understanding of industry standards and methods (engineering, procurement, and construction)
Strong project management skills and experience
Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
Adept self-starter who thrives in an unstructured, varied and deadline-driven work environment
Strong leadership skills and ability to coach other team members and provide direction for projects
Strong ability to collaborate with team members as well as peers in the electrical utility industry
Effective business and technical communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
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.
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
EEOC Compliance Statement
The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
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