Senior Engineer (PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, AutoCAD)

Platinum Enterprise Solutions, Inc.; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A structural engineering firm in Pomona, CA, is looking for an experienced engineer to lead structural and line design analysis. This hybrid position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil/structural engineering and at least seven years of relevant experience. The role includes overseeing quality compliance, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating construction activities. Ideal candidates will have experience with Electric Utility Distribution and Transmission Systems, working with industry codes such as California GO95, NESC, and ASCE.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and line design analysis for modeling and analysis.
• Oversee QA/QC processes and safety compliance.
• Review and design pole foundations.
• Support construction activities by coordinating with field teams to resolve design-related issues, conducting field inspections, and assisting with emergency restoration efforts due to wildfires, storms, or other incidents.
• Maintain and update design specifications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to SCE's transmission engineering practice, mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Skills

Structural and line design analysis

Quality assurance and compliance

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in civil/structural engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

PLS-Caisson

Job description

Overview

Job Location – Pomona, CA

Hybrid 2 day(s) onsite

Contract

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform structural and line design analysis using PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and PLS-Caisson, serving as the go-to expert for modeling and analysis across transmission and distribution.
• Ensure quality and safety compliance by overseeing QA/QC processes and adhering to company and site-specific safety standards.
• Review and design pole foundations, providing expert guidance on both new installations and evaluations of existing infrastructure.
• Support construction activities by coordinating with field teams to resolve design-related issues, conducting field inspections, and assisting with emergency restoration efforts due to wildfires, storms, or other incidents.
• Maintain and update design specifications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to SCE's transmission engineering practice, mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Required Skills/Attributes

• Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in civil/structural engineering
• 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.