Transmission Line Structural Engineer
Spectraforce
Pomona, California
a day ago
Job Description
Role: Transmission Line Structural Engineer
Duration: 7 months (Potential for extension)
Location: Pomona, CA
Hybrid work schedule (at least 2 days per week in office on Wed. & Th. is required)
Role Overview
• Position: Structural Engineer (Engineer V / Senior Engineer equivalent)
• Focus: Transmission line structural engineering (towers, foundations, and load analysis).
• Primary Responsibilities:
• Structural engineering for transmission line projects.
• Analysis & design of lattice towers and foundations.
• Perform structural load calculations (per ASCE 7-05 and related standards).
• Support ongoing construction/maintenance issues: field inspections, mitigation reports, and repair solutions for damaged towers/footings.
• Provide structural support on urgent/emergency issues (e.g., post-fire inspections).
• Extract and interpret structural load data from PLS-CADD / PLS-Tower and PSCA (load reactions).
• Modify, improve, and enforce models from scratch or existing ones.
Technical Skills Required
• Core Tools:
• PLS-Tower – must be fully proficient (model creation, modifications, improvements).
• PLS-CADD – working knowledge for defining/extracting structural load cases.
• FEA tools (or similar) for foundation design.
• Structural Expertise:
• Foundation design (deep subject matter knowledge).
• Transmission line structural load analysis.
• Ability to apply industry codes/standards (e.g., ASCE 7-05).
Qualifications
• Experience:
• 7+ years minimum (more preferred).
• Licensing:
• California PE (Professional Engineer) license preferred (strong plus).
• May consider candidates without PE if highly skilled (but role level may adjust downward).
• Reports can potentially be reviewed/signed off by in-house PE if candidate lacks license.
• Education: Structural/Civil Engineering background (not explicitly mentioned but implied).
Work Model
• Hybrid Requirement:
• Must be in-office 2 days per week (Wednesday & Thursday).
• Not open to fully remote arrangements.
• Exceptions are very rare and require higher-level approvals.
• Field Work:
• Mostly office-based (design & analysis).
• Field inspections are occasional and situational (e.g., emergency outages, fires).
• <10% of total role.
Interview Process
• Step 1: 1-hour interview.
• Step 2 (if needed): Additional interview(s) depending on first-round outcome.
• Timeline: Hiring ASAP (urgency emphasized).
Key Manager Clarifications
• Licensing Flexibility:
• Open to reviewing strong candidates without PE.
• Lack of PE could affect title/level.
• Relocation:
• Candidates must be willing to relocate or commute weekly.
• Recruiters should vet non-local candidates carefully to ensure commitment to hybrid model.
• Job Level:
• Posted as Engineer V (internal definition aligns with Senior Engineer).
• Design vs. Field Split:
• Predominantly design/analysis.
• Field involvement only in rare emergencies.
Action Items for Recruiters
• Prioritize CA-licensed PE structural engineers with PLS-Tower expertise.
• Source locally first; if non-local, confirm candidate is 100% willing to work hybrid (Wed & Thu onsite).
• Screen for minimum 7 years’ experience in transmission structural engineering.
• Ensure candidates are comfortable with occasional emergency field inspections.
• Clarify that role is urgent – managers want quick turnaround.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 98.77/hr.
Duration: 7 months (Potential for extension)
Location: Pomona, CA
Hybrid work schedule (at least 2 days per week in office on Wed. & Th. is required)
Role Overview
• Position: Structural Engineer (Engineer V / Senior Engineer equivalent)
• Focus: Transmission line structural engineering (towers, foundations, and load analysis).
• Primary Responsibilities:
• Structural engineering for transmission line projects.
• Analysis & design of lattice towers and foundations.
• Perform structural load calculations (per ASCE 7-05 and related standards).
• Support ongoing construction/maintenance issues: field inspections, mitigation reports, and repair solutions for damaged towers/footings.
• Provide structural support on urgent/emergency issues (e.g., post-fire inspections).
• Extract and interpret structural load data from PLS-CADD / PLS-Tower and PSCA (load reactions).
• Modify, improve, and enforce models from scratch or existing ones.
Technical Skills Required
• Core Tools:
• PLS-Tower – must be fully proficient (model creation, modifications, improvements).
• PLS-CADD – working knowledge for defining/extracting structural load cases.
• FEA tools (or similar) for foundation design.
• Structural Expertise:
• Foundation design (deep subject matter knowledge).
• Transmission line structural load analysis.
• Ability to apply industry codes/standards (e.g., ASCE 7-05).
Qualifications
• Experience:
• 7+ years minimum (more preferred).
• Licensing:
• California PE (Professional Engineer) license preferred (strong plus).
• May consider candidates without PE if highly skilled (but role level may adjust downward).
• Reports can potentially be reviewed/signed off by in-house PE if candidate lacks license.
• Education: Structural/Civil Engineering background (not explicitly mentioned but implied).
Work Model
• Hybrid Requirement:
• Must be in-office 2 days per week (Wednesday & Thursday).
• Not open to fully remote arrangements.
• Exceptions are very rare and require higher-level approvals.
• Field Work:
• Mostly office-based (design & analysis).
• Field inspections are occasional and situational (e.g., emergency outages, fires).
• <10% of total role.
Interview Process
• Step 1: 1-hour interview.
• Step 2 (if needed): Additional interview(s) depending on first-round outcome.
• Timeline: Hiring ASAP (urgency emphasized).
Key Manager Clarifications
• Licensing Flexibility:
• Open to reviewing strong candidates without PE.
• Lack of PE could affect title/level.
• Relocation:
• Candidates must be willing to relocate or commute weekly.
• Recruiters should vet non-local candidates carefully to ensure commitment to hybrid model.
• Job Level:
• Posted as Engineer V (internal definition aligns with Senior Engineer).
• Design vs. Field Split:
• Predominantly design/analysis.
• Field involvement only in rare emergencies.
Action Items for Recruiters
• Prioritize CA-licensed PE structural engineers with PLS-Tower expertise.
• Source locally first; if non-local, confirm candidate is 100% willing to work hybrid (Wed & Thu onsite).
• Screen for minimum 7 years’ experience in transmission structural engineering.
• Ensure candidates are comfortable with occasional emergency field inspections.
• Clarify that role is urgent – managers want quick turnaround.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 98.77/hr.