Senior Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for Transmission Towers in Ontario. This hybrid position involves managing and developing new projects, leading engineering teams, and performing structural load calculations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering along with a California Civil PE license and a minimum of seven years' experience. Compensation is based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with Electric Utility Distribution and Transmission Systems.
• Technical expertise in engineering for Transmission and/or Distribution.
• Proven leadership and mentorship in engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop new projects based on received data.
• Lead a team in structural engineering of transmission towers.
• Perform load calculations according to applicable codes.

Skills

Management of projects

Leadership

PLS Tower analysis

Load calculations

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

California Civil PE license

California SE license

Seven plus years’ experience

Tools

PLS-TOWER

PLS-CADD

FAD TOOLS

Job description

We have an immediate opportunity for Senior Structural Engineer for Transmission Towers for the Los Angeles area. This position requires management and development of new projects once all data and information are collected. The ideal candidate will play an active role in research and design and will require strategic decision-making process for new projects. This is a hybrid role with at least two days in the office required on Wednesday and Thursdays.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for management and developing new projects once data is received
• Ability to lead a team performing structural engineering tasks related to lattice towers in complex transmission line projects for the structure and foundation
• Perform and act as the go-to-expert in PLS Tower analysis and/or modeling of existing and new lattice towers following client’s guidelines
• Act as a subject matter expert in design or review of existing transmission line foundations (drilled concrete shaft, direct embed, micro pile and grille) using FAD tools, hand calcs or similar programs
• Experience performing transmission line structural load calculations based on NESC, G095 and other applicable codes
• Build effective relationships with other responsible entities
• Oversee QA/QC processing adhering to company safety standards
• Provide expert guidance on new installation and the ability to evaluate existing structures
• Lead construction administration efforts including supporting construction activities coordinating with field teams and inspectors on issues including emergency restoration efforts due to wildfires, storms, and other incidents
• Proven leadership, mentorship, guidance, and instruction to the transmission engineering team

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil engineering, Structural
• California Civil PE license required
• California SE (Structural)
• Seven plus years’ experience of technical experience in Transmission and/or Distribution engineering
• Engineering experience with Electric Utility Distribution and Transmission Systems using G095, NESC, and ASCE codes and guidelines with PLS-TOWER, PLS-CADD, FAD TOOLS

Upon a conditional job offer, a drug test and background check will be required.

Compensation based on experience.