Senior Engineer - PLS CADD

Senior Engineer V - PLS CADD

Location: Pomona, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid 2 days in office

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $98.77 $111.73 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role serves as a primary individual contributor for transmission and distribution design, focused on structural and line analysis using PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-Caisson, while acting as the go-to expert for modeling and engineering calculations. The position emphasizes technical accuracy, compliance with QA/QC requirements, safety standards, and applicable codes, without primary responsibility for project management functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary individual contributor for transmission and distribution design, performing structural and line analysis using PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-Caisson, and acting as the go-to expert for modeling and engineering calculations.
• Execute detailed engineering design work with a strong focus on technical accuracy, ensuring compliance with QA/QC requirements, safety standards, and applicable codes without primary responsibility for project management functions.
• Lead the design and review of pole and foundation systems, including new installations and assessments of existing infrastructure, with full ownership of calculations, models, and technical deliverables.
• Provide direct engineering support during construction by resolving field-driven design issues, conducting site visits or inspections as needed, and supporting emergency restoration efforts (wildfires, storms, and other events).
• Maintain and refine engineering standards, design criteria, and specifications, working closely with internal partners while remaining focused on technical execution.
• Act as a technical leader within the engineering practice by mentoring junior engineers, providing guidance on modeling and design approaches, and supporting development of technical capabilities across the team.

Required Skills

• Engineering experience with Electric Utility Distribution and Transmission Systems using California GO95, NESC, and ASCE codes and guidelines.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and AutoCAD.

Preferred Skills

• PLS-Caisson
• SPIDAcalc

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in civil/structural engineering required.
• California Civil PE License required.

Required Experience

• Seven or more years of technical experience in transmission and/or distribution line engineering design.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a major investor-owned electric utility serving approximately 15 million people across a 50,000 square-mile service territory in Central, Coastal, and Southern California one of the largest electric utilities in the United States. For nearly 140 years, the organization has been delivering power to one of the most dynamic regions in the world, and today it is actively leading California's transformation to a net-zero economy, investing in grid modernization, energy storage, transportation electrification, and distributed energy resources. The organization employs engineers, project managers, data scientists, and operations professionals who are building the infrastructure that will define how energy is generated, distributed, and consumed for the next half-century. Employees consistently praise the culture of safety, mentorship, and genuine commitment to professional development, and the average employee tenure is approximately 20 years a powerful signal that people who join here tend to stay.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10398 Industry: Engineering

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