Principal Structural Engineer - Transmission Lines

PDT - Structural / Power Delivery Transmission and Distribution

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We are seeking a Principal Transmission Structural Engineer with advanced expertise in the analysis, design, evaluation, and modification of transmission poles, towers, and foundations. This role requires mastery of both historical and modern materials, including legacy wood species, historic steel grades, early concrete mixes, and today’s high‑strength steels, composites, and advanced foundation systems.

You will serve as a senior technical authority, guiding complex structural work, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, reliability, and safety across transmission projects.

• Lead structural analysis and design of steel poles, wood poles, lattice towers, guyed towers, and specialty structures
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• Apply deep knowledge of historic and current materials
  , including:
• Legacy wood species, preservative treatments, and degradation patterns
• Historic steel grades, fabrication methods, weld types, and corrosion behavior
• Modern high‑strength steels, weathering steels, composite poles, and advanced coatings
• Evaluate existing structures for upgrades, reconductoring, hardening, clearance improvements, and joint‑use attachments.
• Perform advanced loading evaluations using NESC, ASCE 7, ASCE 48, ASCE 10, and utility‑specific criteria.
• Conduct structural modeling using PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, TOWER, and related tools.
• Review and approve structural packages prepared by others.
• Knowledge of additional Design Software: STAAD Pro, RISA 3D, Auto Cad, Inventor, Solidworks.
• Manual Calculation Packages: (Excel, Math Cad)
• Design of bridges, access roads, and impacts of other underground utilities.

• Engineer drilled shafts, spread footings, rock anchors, micropiles, and hybrid foundation systems
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• Apply expert understanding of historic foundation materials and construction methods
  , including early concrete mixes, legacy reinforcement practices, and timber foundations.
• Design modern foundation systems using high‑performance concrete, composite reinforcement, and advanced anchoring technologies. (Ensoft Suite, FAD Tools Suite)
• Review and approve foundation packages for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Design of retaining wall structures to mitigate soil erosion/stabilization.

• Serve as Engineer of Record for transmission structural and foundation packages across multiple states.
• Lead and mentor Senior Engineers, Engineers, and Engineering Associates.
• Establish and enforce structural QA/QC standards, calculation templates, and design methodologies.
• Identify quality issues, technical risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide field support for construction issues and resolve concerns promptly.
• Opportunities to present at industry conferences and publish white papers.

• Present structural solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Support project managers with scope development, schedule planning, and budget alignment.
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and project strategy…