Hybrid Civil/Structural Engineer — Transmission Design

Qualus; Solana Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to join the Transmission Design Engineering team in Del Mar, CA. This hybrid role focuses on designing and analyzing overhead transmission structures and developing modeling tools to support safe, reliable grid infrastructure.

The position requires 4–6 years in civil/structural engineering with power transmission experience, an ABET-accredited degree, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• EI/T or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• 4–6 years in Civil/Structural engineering, preferably electric transmission design.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze overhead transmission structures in 69kV–500kV range.
• Develop and review design drawings and calculations for steel poles, lattice towers, foundations.
• Create transmission line models in PLS-CADD for structure loading; use MFAD, PLS-CADD tools.

Skills

Statics

Structural analysis

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering, ABET-accredited

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to join the Transmission Design Engineering team in Del Mar, CA. This hybrid role focuses on designing and analyzing overhead transmission structures and developing modeling tools to support safe, reliable grid infrastructure.

The position requires 4–6 years in civil/structural engineering with power transmission experience, an ABET-accredited degree, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 5% may be required.