Civil Design Engineer - Electric Transmission (Hybrid)

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Fresno is seeking a Civil Design Engineer for Electric Transmission Line. The role focuses on civil design for transmission poles and towers, including structure and foundation analysis and development of civil drawings.

The position is entry-level, hybrid, and based in PG&E’s service territory. It requires a civil/structural degree by 2026, with EIT/PE a plus, and offers hourly compensation within the bargaining-range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering by December 2026 or equivalent education/experience including design drafting.
• Valid California Driver's License by Day 1 of hire.
• Experience in structural engineering.
• MS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• EIT or PE License.
• Experience in PLS-TOWER.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe practices per Corporate Safety policy.
• Prepare designs, calculations, drawings and layouts from field inspections and sketches.
• Participate in field reviews and discuss project objectives with stakeholders.
• Check drawings and designs for accuracy and conformance.
• Prepare construction drawings using MicroStation and PLS tools.
• Foster teamwork and innovative approaches to work.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Skills

Structural engineering experience

Civil/Structural design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

MS degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

EIT or PE license

Tools

MicroStation

PLS-TOWER

PLS-CADD

PLS POLE

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Fresno is seeking a Civil Design Engineer for Electric Transmission Line. The role focuses on civil design for transmission poles and towers, including structure and foundation analysis and development of civil drawings.

The position is entry-level, hybrid, and based in PG&E’s service territory. It requires a civil/structural degree by 2026, with EIT/PE a plus, and offers hourly compensation within the bargaining-range.