Designer, Civil
About this role
Work Environment: Hybrid
About Us:
Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is 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 Designer, you will be responsible for providing technical and hands-on support in creating design deliverables.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Perform detailed design for electrical substations, permitting support, site layout, grading design, retaining wall design, stormwater analysis, containment structure design, survey coordination, and civil construction support
- Conduct transmission right-of-way access improvement design including culvert sizing, stormwater drainage analysis, stabilization specification, construction support, and inspection
- Develop and modify design criteria utilizing industry standards and client specifications
- Coordinate design activities with other departments (Transmission, Distribution, Survey, etc.)
- Maintain a high level of quality and responsiveness in alignment with Pickett’s standards
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology (preferred)
- Associate degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technology (required)
- 5-7+ years of hands-on design experience (required)
- Experience and technical knowledge of design codes and software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation and stormwater analysis programs) (required)
- Ability to collaborate with team members as well as peers in the electrical utility industry
- Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
- Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
- Able to communicate technical matters in an understandable and efficient manner
- Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy
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!
Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 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)
- Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Opportunities
- Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
- Referral Bonuses
Company at a glance
The ESP name stands for engineering, surveying, and planning, but we’re much more than that. We’re problem solvers, innovators, and trusted partners on critical infrastructure projects that help shape the future. With our combined expertise, expansive footprint, and deep industry knowledge, our team of companies brings together the best in engineering, planning, geospatial, geo-environmental, and program management services to create a powerhouse of reliable, scalable solutions. For our team, this work is personal. We know that what we shape today will serve the next generation. That’s why we work collaboratively with clients to produce creative solutions that are built to last.
Improving what people depend on isn’t just our mission—it’s who we are.
Top Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Yearly Performance Reviews
- Discretionary Annual Bonuses
- 401(k) Traditional & Roth Plans
- Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Opportunities
- Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
- Referral Bonuses
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