Senior Engineer V (Transmission & Distribution)

Position: Senior Engineer V

Type: 1 Contractor – Hybrid

Location: Pomona, CA 91767

Duration: 1 Year

Senior Engineer V to support engineering design, project development, structural analysis, and transmission/distribution engineering initiatives. This position plays a pivotal role in engineering analysis, QA/QC, design compliance, field support, emergency response, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate is a technical expert in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and transmission line structural engineering with deep experience in California utilities and code compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Transmission & Distribution Engineering

• Perform structural and line design analysis using PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-Caisson.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for modeling and analysis across transmission and distribution systems.
• Review and design pole foundations for new and existing installations.
• Maintain and update engineering design specifications, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
  
  

Project Development & Research

• Support development of new engineering projects based on data collection, research, and analysis.
• Present new ideas to improve engineering processes and business efficiency.
• Analyze data for strategic decision-making in new and ongoing engineering initiatives.
  
  

Field Support & Emergency Response

• Support construction teams by resolving design-related issues.
• Conduct field inspections as needed.
• Assist with emergency restoration efforts related to wildfires, storms, or other system incidents.
  
  

Quality & Safety Oversight

• Oversee QA/QC engineering processes to ensure quality, safety, and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with:
• California GO95
• NESC
• ASCE codes and engineering standards
  
  

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to SCE's transmission engineering practice.
• Mentor less experienced engineers in design methods, tools, and best practices.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• California Civil PE License (required) .
• 7 years of technical experience in transmission and/or distribution line engineering.
• Strong experience with California utility engineering standards including GO95, NESC, and ASCE.
• Proficiency with:
• PLS-CADD
• PLS-Pole
• AutoCAD
  
  

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with:
• PLS-Caisson
• SPIDAcalc
• Experience supporting utility emergency response (storms, wildfire restoration).
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional utility teams.

Skills

• PLS-CADD
• Transmission & Distribution Structural Design
• Civil/Structural Analysis
• AutoCAD
• Utility Engineering Standards (GO95, NESC, ASCE)
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template –

Full Name:

Highest Engineering Degree (Bachelor/Master) – Field & University:

California Civil PE License (Required): Yes/No

CA PE License Number & Year Issued:

Total Years of Engineering Experience:

Years of Experience in Transmission Line Engineering:

Years of Experience in Distribution Line Engineering:

Experience with PLS-CADD (Years & Level of Expertise):

Experience with PLS-Pole (Years):

Experience with PLS-Caisson (Yes/No – Details):

Experience with AutoCAD (Years):

Experience with SPIDAcalc (Yes/No – Details):

Hands-on Experience with GO95, NESC, ASCE Codes? (Yes/No – Details):

Candidate Location:

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn Profile:

Work Authorization (US Citizen / GC / H1B / Other):

Expected Hourly Rate on W2:

Notice Period:

Interview Availability:

Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and work Hybrid in Pomona, CA? (Yes/No):