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Principal Civil Engineer

Agile Global Solutions, Inc.

Sacramento, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$160,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Bid Packages, CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting), Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Drawings, Contract Management, Cost Engineering, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Design Services, Electricity, Government Contracts, High Voltage (HV), Industry Standards, Maintain Compliance, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Structural Engineering, Technical Leadership
LOCATION
Sacramento, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer – Transmission & Distribution (Overhead & Underground)
Location: Sacramento, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Salary Range: $146,806.40 – $194,438.40 annually

 

Position Overview

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will serve as a lead technical authority responsible for advanced civil and structural engineering work supporting high-voltage electrical transmission and distribution systems (overhead and underground).

You will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation and review of civil construction drawings and mapping for complex high-voltage transmission and distribution systems.

  • Oversee engineering work to ensure compliance with technical standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.

  • Serve as Contract Manager for large-scale projects and act as Civil/Transmission Line Project Manager.

  • Support field crews and contractors to ensure construction aligns with approved designs and specifications.

  • Perform design and analysis using PLS-CADD, PLS Pole, PLS Tower, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.

  • Apply industry standards including ASCE, ACI, NESC, and CPUC General Orders.

  • Inspect transmission line assets and assess right-of-way encroachments.

  • Prepare technical specifications, cost estimates, bid packages, and reports.

  • Coordinate cross-functionally with procurement teams, contractors, and government agencies.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.

  • Minimum 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in design, construction, or maintenance of civil/structural assets.

  • Experience supporting high-voltage transmission and distribution systems.

  • Advanced knowledge of project management, cost control, scheduling, and regulatory compliance.

  • Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and industry-standard design tools.

Highly Desired

  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California.

  • Transmission design experience above 69kV.

  • Experience with tower and pole structural design.

  • Strong working knowledge of PLS-CADD.

Cover Letter Requirement (Mandatory)

To be considered, your cover letter must clearly address:

  1. Detailed overhead transmission and distribution experience (including voltages above 69kV and project size/cost).

  2. Detailed underground transmission experience (including voltages above 69kV and project length/cost).

  3. Transmission tower or pole design experience.

  4. Level of proficiency with AutoCAD and PLS-CADD.

Failure to address these points may prevent progression in the selection process.

About the Company

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Agile Global Solutions, Inc.