Senior Transmission Structural Engineer — Lead & Design (Remote)

Mesa Associates, Inc.

Chattanooga (TN)

Hybrid

USD 149,000 - 180,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Bonus program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness center reimbursement

FSA/HSA options

Annual performance bonus

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks a Principal Transmission Structural Engineer to lead analysis, design, and evaluation of transmission poles, towers, and foundations.

You will mentor staff, set QA/QC standards, and guide complex projects across states with a focus on safety, reliability, and performance. The role requires SE license in CA and IL, 12–15+ years of experience, and proficiency with PLS‑CADD, ASCE/NESC codes, and foundation design using modern materials.

Qualifications

ABET-approved degree in Civil/Structural engineering.
12–15+ years of transmission structural experience.
Structural SE license in CA and IL is required.
Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and related tools.
Strong knowledge of historic and current materials.

Responsibilities

Lead structural analysis and design of poles and towers.
Mentor engineers and enforce QA/QC standards.
Review structural packages and provide field support.
Engage with clients and lead project strategy meetings.
Perform loading evaluations per ASCE/NESC and client criteria.
Design foundations using advanced materials and methods.

Skills

Structural analysis

PLS-CADD

NESC

ASCE 7

ASCE 11

MOP-74

MOP-160

MOP-161

STAAD Pro

RISA 3D

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

PLS-POLE

Ensoft

FAD Tools

Excel

MathCad

Education

ABET degree (Civil/Structural)

4-year engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

L-Pile

MFAD