Careers at the Planet group

Manager of Engineering - Transmission Lines

Tampa, FL 33607

Posted: 11/26/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 636954 Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Our client is looking for a Manager of Engineer to run their Transmission Line Group. As the Manager of Engineering, you will be responsible for the oversight and development of the transmission line engineering teams in your region, ensuring your team delivers high quality and cost competitive transmission line engineering services.

You will also be involved in business development and company initiatives, which may include establishing business strategies and objectives. 
What You Will Be Doing:
  • 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
What You Bring:
  • 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
  • Demonstrate a high level of comfort with sharing knowledge freely
  • 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
Pay: $125,000 - $175,000 

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