Senior Engineer V

Spectraforce Technologies; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Senior Engineer V to serve as the primary contributor for transmission and distribution design in Pomona, CA. You will perform structural analyses using PLS-CADD tools and lead technical deliverables across projects.

This role requires a California Civil PE license and 7+ years of relevant experience, with hybrid work arrangement (2 days in office). You will mentor junior engineers and ensure QA/QC and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil/structural engineering required.
• California Civil PE License required.
• 7+ years of transmission/distribution line design experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary individual contributor for transmission and distribution design using PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-Caisson; act as go-to expert for modeling and engineering calculations.
• Execute detailed design work with a focus on technical accuracy, ensuring QA/QC, safety, and code compliance; not responsible for project management.
• Lead design and review of pole and foundation systems, owning calculations, models, and deliverables for new installations and assessments of existing infrastructure.
• Provide engineering support during construction, resolve field design issues, conduct site visits when needed, and support restoration efforts during emergencies.
• Maintain and refine engineering standards and specifications, collaborating with internal partners while focusing on technical execution.
• Act as a technical leader mentoring junior engineers and supporting development of team capabilities.

Skills

Transmission design

QA/QC

Mentoring/leadership

Education

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

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

AutoCAD

PLS-Caisson

SPIDAcalc

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer V

Location: Pomona, CA 91768/ Hybrid 2 days in office

Duration: 12 Months Assignment

Shift/Hours: 40 hrs/week, M-F 8-5 PST

Description:

• 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.

Required Skills/Attributes:

• 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.


• PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, AutoCAD

Desired Skills/Attributes

• PLS-Caisson


• SPIDAcalc