Senior Utility Civil Engineer PE, Transmission & Distribution

Delta Computer Consulting, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 136,382 - 152,913; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Continuing education

Job summary

A consulting engineering company is seeking a Senior Utility Civil Engineer to lead transmission and distribution design efforts. Candidates must have at least 7 years of relevant experience and proficiency in PLS-CADD and AutoCAD. This role requires onsite work in Pomona, CA, and includes responsibilities such as overseeing design analysis and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in transmission and/or distribution line engineering design.
• Experience in a utility setting with compliance to NESC and ASCE codes.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural and line design for transmission and distribution assets.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and support construction crews with design issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership across teams.

Skills

Utility experience applying California GO95

Proficiency with PLS-CADD

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s (or Master’s) in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-Pole

PLS-CADD

Job description

Senior Utility Civil Engineer PE, Transmission & Distribution

Compensation & Location

• Pay Range: $99.00 – $111.00 per hour, based on experience and internal equity

• Work Type: Onsite, 5 days in office

• Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k, Continuing and on-demand education

You must be willing to work onsite in Pomona, CA

NO SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE

Position Summary

We are seeking a Civil or Structural Engineer to lead structural and line design for transmission and distribution assets. You will serve as the go-to expert for PLS-based modeling and foundation design, ensure QA/QC and safety compliance, and partner closely with field teams on construction support and emergency restoration.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural and line design analysis using PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-Caisson across T&D.
• Ensure quality and safety compliance through QA/QC processes and site-specific standards.
• Review, design, and evaluate pole foundations for new builds and existing infrastructure.
• Support construction and field crews to resolve design issues, conduct inspections, and assist with emergency restoration due to wildfires, storms, or incidents.
• Maintain and update design specifications; collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to transmission engineering staff and junior engineers.

What You’ll Work On

• Transmission and distribution line design, foundations, and standards-driven upgrades.
• Field-driven problem solving, inspections, and rapid response for restoration events.
• Cross-team initiatives to improve specifications, safety, and QA/QC practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (or Master’s) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 7+ years in transmission and/or distribution line engineering design.
• Utility experience applying California GO95, NESC, and ASCE codes and guidelines.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, stakeholder partnership, and mentoring capabilities.

Desired Skills

• 3+ years of Big 4 consulting experience.
• Stable work history with large enterprise organizations.