Associate Engineer — Transmission Lines

Job overview

The Associate Engineer role is hybrid in Denver, CO. Compensation is $75,000–$95,000 per year. The engineer supports electric transmission design projects for high-voltage overhead utility systems at Pickett, an ESP Associates company. The role provides entry-level engineering and technical expertise across design studies, modeling, foundation analysis, clearance checks, and work package development. Its work helps produce accurate, constructible transmission line designs and support project delivery.

What you'll do

• Conduct engineering studies and learn design criteria
• build models using the PLS software suite
• develop and analyze foundation designs
• spot structures and evaluate clearance and structural utilization in PLS-CADD
• assess design alternatives
• run PLS-CADD reports
• prepare work packages and release letters
• estimate task hours and completion dates
• manage multiple tasks across projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate engineer

transmission lines

hybrid

denver co

esp associates

pickett

high-voltage utilities

pls-cadd

foundation design

clearance checks

engineering studies

$75k-$95k per year

bachelor's degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with employer match
• paid time off and holidays
• volunteer time off
• health, vision, and dental insurance
• behavioral medicine
• disability and life insurance
• pet insurance
• education reimbursement
• referral bonuses.

Why this role

Hybrid work environment; engineering bachelor’s degree required; EI/EIT certification, transmission line experience, and PLS-CADD experience preferred; travel is not stated as required.

About the employer

ESP Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.