Senior Engineer - PLS CADD

the Client•Pomona, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Senior Engineer role focused on transmission and distribution line design for a large investor-owned electric utility serving approximately 15 million people across a 50,000 square-mile service territory in Central, Coastal, and Southern California. The position is primarily an engineering design and execution role — not a project management role — with the engineer responsible for performing design work and reviewing engineering designs produced by other engineers. PLS-CADD expertise is critical: candidates must be able to build PLS-CADD models from scratch and independently troubleshoot them, and must be fully versed in both PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole given the seniority of the position. The approximate work breakdown is 75% overhead line design and 25% pole and foundation analysis. Candidates may support projects involving distribution voltages (4 kV to 33 kV) and transmission voltages (66 kV, 115 kV, and potentially 220 kV). A strong preference exists for candidates with direct electric utility transmission/distribution engineering experience, as utility engineering is highly specialized and direct industry experience is necessary to possess the required PLS-CADD background. This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence on Wednesdays and Thursdays; remote-only candidates are not being considered.

Requirements

3 years of electric utility transmission and/or distribution line design experience.
Experience using PLS-CADD and/or PLS-Pole; must be able to build PLS-CADD models from scratch and independently troubleshoot them.
Knowledge of GO95, NESC, and applicable utility design standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently perform engineering design work and technical reviews.
Experience with GO95 requirements is important.
Familiarity with SPIDAcalc (referenced as an internal program/tool).
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline (required).
Minimum 3 years of electric utility transmission and/or distribution line design experience.
Strong preference for candidates with electric utility transmission/distribution engineering experience; utility engineering is highly specialized and candidates should have direct industry experience to possess the required PLS-CADD background.

Nice To Haves

SPIDAcalc experience.
PLS-Caisson experience.
California utility experience.
Experience with pole and foundation design.

Responsibilities

Perform transmission and distribution line design and analysis using tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, SPIDAcalc, and related engineering software.
Develop and review engineering packages for overhead line and pole/foundation projects.
Perform engineering calculations and ensure designs comply with GO95, NESC, ASCE, and SCE standards.
Support construction and field personnel by resolving design-related issues and participating in field visits when needed.
Provide technical support to project teams and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, procedures, and design practices.