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Engineer I – Civil Structural

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Posted 10/20/2026full-timeDel Mar • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and analyzing overhead transmission structures, including steel poles and lattice towers, while applying structural analysis and design principles. Proficient in using industry-standard software tools for modeling and analysis, with a strong focus on quality assurance and project management.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Engineering DegreeStructural AnalysisPLS-CADDSteel DesignEngineer-In-Training (E.I.T.)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and analyze overhead transmission structures in the 69kV to 500kV range
  • Develop and review design drawings and calculations for new steel poles, lattice towers, and concrete and micropile foundations
  • Develop and review transmission line models in PLS-CADD for structure loading
  • Use PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and MFAD daily
  • Use MathCAD, RISA 3D, Enercalc, and tnxTower occasionally
  • Review pole vendor submittals, steel, concrete, and micropile construction submittals
  • Develop and review structural analysis of communication monopoles, lattice towers, and foundations
  • Design and analyze anchorages, connections, and custom steel assemblies supporting transmission equipment
  • Follow QA/QC protocol and sound project management practices

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor Of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited school
  • High proficiency in statics, structural analysis, steel design, concrete design coursework
  • 0-2 years of experience Civil/Structural engineering, preferably related to electric transmission line design
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office product applications
  • Exposure to PLS-CADD, AutoCAD or similar is a plus but not required
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, in a hybrid work setting
  • High attention to detail
  • Great verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers
  • Great computer skills
  • Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain within one year of hire
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
  • Must possess valid driver's license

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Retirement Savings Plans, including employer matching where applicable
  • Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Holidays

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Hard Skills
Overhead Transmission Structure DesignStructural AnalysisSteel DesignConcrete DesignDesign Drawings DevelopmentTransmission Line ModelingAnchorages DesignConnections DesignCustom Steel Assemblies DesignQA/QC Protocol
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
PLS-CADDPLS-POLEPLS-TOWERMFADMathCADRISA 3DEnercalcTnxTowerMicrosoft OfficeAutoCAD
Certifications & Qualifications
Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.)
Industry Keywords
Electric Transmission Line DesignStructural EngineeringConstruction SubmittalsFoundation DesignHybrid Work Setting