Senior Engineer - PLS CADD

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 154,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company, is seeking a Senior Engineer V for PLS-CADD-based transmission and distribution design in Pomona, CA. The role emphasizes technical execution, modeling, and engineering calculations with hybrid in-office presence.

The candidate will be a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring QA/QC compliance across projects, with a California PE license and 7+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (or Master’s) degree in civil/structural engineering.
• California Civil PE License required.
• Seven or more years of technical experience in transmission and/or distribution line engineering design.
• Engineering experience with Electric Utility Distribution and Transmission Systems using California GO95, NESC, and ASCE codes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary individual contributor for transmission and distribution design, performing structural and line analysis using PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-Caisson, and acting as the go-to expert for modeling and engineering calculations.
• Execute detailed engineering design work with a strong focus on technical accuracy, ensuring compliance with QA/QC requirements, safety standards, and applicable codes without primary responsibility for project management functions.
• Lead the design and review of pole and foundation systems, including new installations and assessments of existing infrastructure, with full ownership of calculations, models, and technical deliverables.
• Provide direct engineering support during construction by resolving field-driven design issues, conducting site visits or inspections as needed, and supporting emergency restoration efforts (wildfires, storms, and other events).
• Maintain and refine engineering standards, design criteria, and specifications, working closely with internal partners while remaining focused on technical execution.
• Act as a technical leader within the engineering practice by mentoring junior engineers, providing guidance on modeling and design approaches, and supporting development of technical capabilities across the team.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Master's degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

PLS-Caisson

SPIDAcalc

Job description

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — 2 days in office

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $98.77–$111.73 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Senior Engineer V - PLS CADD

Location: Pomona, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — 2 days in office

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $98.77–$111.73 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role serves as a primary individual contributor for transmission and distribution design, with a strong emphasis on technical execution, modeling, and engineering calculations using PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-Caisson. The position operates with a focus on technical accuracy and compliance rather than project management, and acts as a go-to expert and technical leader within the engineering practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary individual contributor for transmission and distribution design, performing structural and line analysis using PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-Caisson, and acting as the go-to expert for modeling and engineering calculations.
• Execute detailed engineering design work with a strong focus on technical accuracy, ensuring compliance with QA/QC requirements, safety standards, and applicable codes without primary responsibility for project management functions.
• Lead the design and review of pole and foundation systems, including new installations and assessments of existing infrastructure, with full ownership of calculations, models, and technical deliverables.
• Provide direct engineering support during construction by resolving field-driven design issues, conducting site visits or inspections as needed, and supporting emergency restoration efforts (wildfires, storms, and other events).
• Maintain and refine engineering standards, design criteria, and specifications, working closely with internal partners while remaining focused on technical execution.
• Act as a technical leader within the engineering practice by mentoring junior engineers, providing guidance on modeling and design approaches, and supporting development of technical capabilities across the team.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor\'s (or Master\'s) degree in civil/structural engineering
• California Civil PE License required

Required Experience

• Seven or more years of technical experience in transmission and/or distribution line engineering design.
• Engineering experience with Electric Utility Distribution and Transmission Systems using California GO95, NESC, and ASCE codes and guidelines.

Required Skills

• PLS-CADD
• PLS-Pole
• AutoCAD

Preferred Skills

• PLS-Caisson
• SPIDAcalc

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This major electric utility has been delivering power across Central, Coastal, and Southern California for nearly 140 years, serving approximately 15 million people across a 50,000 square-mile service territory — making it one of the largest electric utilities in the United States. The organization employs engineers, project managers, data scientists, and operations professionals who are actively leading California's transformation to a net-zero economy through investments in grid modernization, energy storage, transportation electrification, and distributed energy resources. With an average employee tenure of approximately 20 years and a strong culture of safety, mentorship, and professional development, this organization offers a defining career opportunity for professionals who want to build the infrastructure defining energy generation and distribution for the next half-century.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10398 Industry: Engineering