Senior Transmission Line Engineer (PE)
Hydrogen Group is recruiting a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to support a major electric utility on a 12-month contract based in Pomona, California, with a hybrid schedule of two days per week onsite.
This position is primarily focused on technical engineering excellence rather than project management. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert responsible for transmission and distribution line engineering, structural analysis, and detailed design using industry-leading engineering software.
Responsibilities
- Perform transmission and distribution line design using PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-Caisson.
- Complete structural analysis for overhead transmission and distribution systems.
- Design new pole structures and evaluate existing utility infrastructure.
- Produce engineering calculations, models, and technical documentation.
- Review engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with quality standards and applicable codes.
- Support construction teams by resolving engineering issues encountered in the field.
- Participate in site visits, inspections, and emergency restoration efforts following storms or wildfire events.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and design criteria.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on transmission line design methodologies.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams to deliver technically accurate solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Active California Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Seven or more years of experience in transmission and distribution line engineering.
- Strong experience designing electric utility systems.
- Advanced proficiency with:
- PLS-CADD
- PLS-Pole
- AutoCAD
- Strong knowledge of:
- California GO95
- NESC
- ASCE design standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using PLS-Caisson.
- Experience with SPIDAcalc.
- Previous experience supporting California electric utilities.
- Strong communication and mentoring skills.
Assignment Details
- Location: Pomona, CA
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Hybrid: Two days onsite each week
- Duration: 12-month contract
- Pay Rate: Up to $111.73/hour
If you're a licensed California PE with extensive transmission line design experience and are looking to support critical utility infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you.
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