Hybrid Civil Design Engineer – Transmission Lines

PG&E; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E is seeking an entry-level Design Drafter in Fresno, CA for civil/structural design work within Electric Engineering. You will contribute to drawings, layouts, and design studies from field data, using MicroStation and PLS tools.

The role supports safe practices, collaboration across stakeholders, and growth toward more complex design tasks in a hybrid work setting, with travel up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or graduating by December 2026; or equivalent education/experience with drafting exposure.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License by Day 1 of hire.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote safe practices in accordance with Corporate Safety policy.
• Prepares designs, calculations, drawings, layouts and studies from field inspections and specifications.
• Participate in field reviews and discuss project objectives with stakeholders in engineering, construction, operations and maintenance.
• Check drawings, designs, and others' work.
• Prepare construction drawings using MicroStation and PLS CADD; use tools like MicroStation, SAP2000, PLS Tower, PLS POLE, and L-PILE for analysis and design.
• Foster teamwork and innovation to improve efficiency.
• Travel 10% of the time.

Skills

Civil/structural design

Field reviews

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Appropriate education/experience equivalent (4 years + drafting)

Two years at PG&E as Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter

Tools

MicroStation

PLS Tower

PLS POLE

L-PILE

SAP2000

Job description

PG&E is seeking an entry-level Design Drafter in Fresno, CA for civil/structural design work within Electric Engineering. You will contribute to drawings, layouts, and design studies from field data, using MicroStation and PLS tools.

The role supports safe practices, collaboration across stakeholders, and growth toward more complex design tasks in a hybrid work setting, with travel up to 10% of the time.