Principal Structural Engineer Transmission Lines

PDT - Structural / Power Delivery Transmission and Distribution

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We are seeking a Principal Transmission Structural Engineer with advanced expertise in the analysis design evaluation and modification of transmission poles towers and foundations. This role requires mastery of both historical and modern materials including legacy wood species historic steel grades early concrete mixes and todays highâstrength steels composites and advanced foundation systems.

You will serve as a senior technical authority guiding complex structural work mentoring engineers and ensuring the highest standards of quality reliability and safety across transmission projects.

Key Responsibilities

Transmission Structures (Poles & Towers)

• Lead structural analysis and design of steel poles wood poles lattice towers guyed towers and specialty structures.
• Apply deep knowledge of historic and current materials including:
• Legacy wood species preservative treatments and degradation patterns
• Historic steel grades fabrication methods weld types and corrosion behavior
• Modern highâstrength steels weathering steels composite poles and advanced coatings
• Evaluate existing structures for upgrades reconductoring hardening clearance improvements and jointâuse attachments.
• Perform advanced loading evaluations using NESC ASCE 7 ASCE 48 ASCE 10 and utilityâspecific criteria.
• Conduct structural modeling using PLSâCADD PLSâPOLE TOWER and related tools.
• Review and approve structural packages prepared by others.
• Knowledge of additional Design Software: STAAD Pro RISA 3D AutoCad Inventor Solidworks.
• Manual Calculation Packages: (Excel MathCad)
• Design of bridges access roads and impacts of other underground utilities.

Transmission Foundations

• Engineer drilled shafts spread footings rock anchors micropiles and hybrid foundation systems.
• Apply expert understanding of historic foundation materials and construction methods including early concrete mixes legacy reinforcement practices and timber foundations.
• Design modern foundation systems using highâperformance concrete composite reinforcement and advanced anchoring technologies. (Ensoft Suite FAD Tools Suite)
• Review and approve foundation packages for accuracy compliance and constructability.
• Design of retaining wall structures to mitigate soil erosion/stabilization.

Technical Leadership & Quality

• Serve as Engineer of Record for transmission structural and foundation packages across multiple states.
• Lead and mentor Senior Engineers Engineers and Engineering Associates.
• Establish and enforce structural QA/QC standards calculation templates and design methodologies.
• Identify quality issues technical risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide field support for construction issues and resolve concerns promptly.
• Opportunities to present at industry conferences and publish white papers.

Client & Project Engagement

• Present structural solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Support project managers with scope development schedule planning and budget alignment.
• Participate in technical discussions design reviews and project strategy meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Structural Engineer (SE) License in California and Illinois (required).
• SE licensure in additional states requiring SE for transmission structural work (preferred).
• Fourâyear ABET engineering degree (Civil or Structural strongly preferred).
• 1215 years of progressively responsible transmission structural experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in transmission poles towers and foundation engineering.
• Deep understanding of historical and current transmission materials including wood steel composites and legacy foundation systems.
• Proficiency with PLSâCADD PLSâPOLE LâPile MFAD and other structural/foundation analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of:
• ASCE 48 Steel transmission pole structures
• ASCE 10 Lattice steel transmission structures
• ASCE 7 Environmental loads and load combinations
• ASCE 11 Steel transmission structures (historic and modern)
• NESC Transmission line loading and safety
• TIAâ222 Antenna supporting structures and attachments
• MOPâ74 Transmission structure loading and reliability
• MOPâ160 Wood pole behavior and inspection
• MOPâ161 Steel pole behavior and inspection
• Applicable state structural codes
• Preferred: Familiarity with ASCE 113 for substation structures.

Preferred Attributes

• Recognized subjectâmatter expertise in transmission structural engineering.
• Experience with wildfire hardening resiliency programs and emergency response engineering.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence clients and mentor engineers.
• Desire to shape a growing practice and leave a lasting technical legacy.

Why Join Us

• HighâImpact Leadership: Direct influence on structural standards innovation and engineering culture.
• Complex Meaningful Work: Engage in challenging transmission programs nationwide.
• Technical Excellence Culture: Work with engineers who value rigor innovation and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility: Remote/hybrid options with travel as needed.
• Competitive Compensation: Industryâleading salary bonuses 401(k) match comprehensive benefits and professional development support.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay 10 Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(K) Matching Contribution
• Section 125 / Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• FSA and HSA Options
• 9/80 Work Schedule

Annual Salary Range:

$149184.17 - $179932.39

The expected compensation is a range determined by factors including but not limited to education experience and qualifications of the candidate internal equity work location and hiring departments fiscal resources.

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