Engineering Manager - Transmission Pole Structures

SteelCon Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SteelCon Inc. in Houston, TX seeks an Engineering Manager for Transmission Pole Structures to own design, lead external engineers, and ensure ASCE 48 compliance for monopoles and transmission poles.

You will supervise calculations, FEA, load tables, and collaboration with clients and vendors, directing internal and outsourced teams to deliver projects on schedule while maintaining safety and code standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering with PE licensure.
• 7+ years in structural engineering with 4+ years in tapered steel monopoles.
• Experience directing external engineering consultants and vendors.
• Expert in PLS-POLE and FEA; knowledge of Tekla or CAD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review structural calculations and FEA for monopoles and transmission structures.
• Manage outsourced engineering firms and seal submittals.
• Ensure ASCE 48, NESC and client design parameters are followed.
• Serve as liaison with utility Engineers of Record and address RFIs.
• Oversee base plates, anchor bolts, flange connections, and slip-joint lengths.
• Support pre-bid activities with load trees and geometry optimization.

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Manager - T-Line Poles & Monopoles
Location: Houston, TX / Hybrid
Department: Structural Engineering
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Vice President of Operations

About SteelCon Inc.

SteelCon Inc. is rapidly expanding its in-house manufacturing of utility-scale tapered steel transmission poles and monopoles. We are seeking a senior structural engineer to serve as Engineering Manager - Transmission Pole Structures to own internal delegated design, direct outside engineering partners, and manage all outsourced structural engineering work.

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager serves as SteelCon's chief technical expert in tapered tubular steel monopoles and transmission line structures. This role owns structural calculations, load table validations, FEA modeling, and ASCE 48 compliance while actively managing external engineering firms and outsourced engineering packages to support company capacity and project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Delegated Design & Structural Analysis: Perform and review structural calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), and PLS-POLE modeling for utility-scale tapered monopoles, H-frames, and multi-circuit structures.
• Outsourced Engineering Management: Manage external engineering firms, consultants, and third-party engineering groups. Assign, track, review, and sign off on all outsourced calculation packages, structural models, and sealed submittals.
• ASCE 48 Compliance: Apply ASCE 48, NESC, and client-mandated design parameters (including Method 4 criteria) across internal and external design deliverables.
• Client EOR Liaison: Serve as the lead technical point of contact with utility and client Engineers of Record. Clear structural holds, address RFIs, and negotiate design modifications alongside internal and external team members.
• Connection & Pole Design: Design structural connections, base plates, anchor bolt patterns, flange connections, and slip-joint lap lengths optimized for shop fabrication and field erection.
• Pre-Bid Technical Support: Partner with estimating and project management to validate load trees, verify material stress limits, and optimize pole geometry during the bidding stage.

Required Qualifications

• Education & License: B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; Structural Engineer (S.E.) preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years in structural engineering, with at least 4+ years specializing directly in tapered steel monopoles and transmission line pole design. Proven experience directing external engineering consultants and third-party engineering vendors.
• Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in PLS-POLE (Power Line Systems) and FEA software. Familiarity with Tekla Structures or CAD modeling workflows.
• Codes & Standards: Complete mastery of ASCE 48, AISC 360, AWS D1.1, NESC, and utility design standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Submittal Speed: Turnaround time for complete PLS models and structural calc packages (internal + external) < 10 business days.
• Outsourced QA/QC: First-pass acceptance rate for calculations submitted by external engineering partners > 90% First-Pass.
• Engineering Hold Clearance: Resolution time for client engineering holds and structural RFIs < 48 hours.