Lead Transmission Line Engineer – Overhead Transmission

Solved Engineering Inc. is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to steer high-voltage overhead line design projects for California electric utilities. In a hybrid San Diego setting, you will mentor engineers, coordinate closely with utility clients, and guide technical work from concept through construction drawings and calculations. This senior role blends hands-on design leadership with client-focused project delivery across a range of overhead transmission infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead overhead transmission line engineering projects
• Develop transmission line models using PLS-CADD
• Perform structural loading using PLS-TOWER
• Design transmission structures and foundations
• Prepare construction drawings and engineering calculations
• Review deliverables for QA/QC
• Coordinate with utility clients and project managers
• Mentor junior engineers
• Support proposals and technical presentations

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering (required)
• California PE License (required)
• Minimum 7 years of overhead transmission line engineering experience
• Extensive experience with transmission tower design
• PLS-CADD (advanced proficiency)
• PLS-TOWER (advanced proficiency)
• Experience with NESC
• ASCE Manual 74
• Steel lattice towers
• Tubular steel poles
• Transmission foundations
• Experience performing line routing and structure loading analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Technologies

• PLS-CADD
• PLS-TOWER
• PLS-POLE
• LPILE

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of utility consulting experience
• Experience with California utilities such as:
  • SDG&E
  • SCE
  • PG&E
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Project management experience
• Foundation design knowledge
• Familiarity with PLS-POLE and LPILE

Application Question(s)

• Do you have 10+ years of utility consulting experience

Education

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

• 7 years of overhead transmission line engineering experience (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Professional Engineer (Preferred)
• Engineer in Training (Preferred)

Work Location

Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92128

Pay

USD 150,000 - 195,000 per year