Senior Engineer - PLS CADD

Senior Engineer - PLS CADD

Location: Pomona, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — 2 days per week onsite at the Pomona Innovation Center (Pomona, CA); required onsite days are Wednesday and Thursday

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $54.07–$64.47 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Field visits may be required depending on project needs; participation in field activities may increase during emergency events (e.g., fire-related response efforts); some assignments could require overnight travel, depending on project requirements.
• 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 is a Senior Engineer role focused on transmission and distribution line design for a large investor-owned electric utility serving approximately 15 million people across a 50,000 square-mile service territory in Central, Coastal, and Southern California. The position is primarily an engineering design and execution role — not a project management role — with the engineer responsible for performing design work and reviewing engineering designs produced by other engineers. PLS-CADD expertise is critical: candidates must be able to build PLS-CADD models from scratch and independently troubleshoot them, and must be fully versed in both PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole given the seniority of the position. The approximate work breakdown is 75% overhead line design and 25% pole and foundation analysis. Candidates may support projects involving distribution voltages (4 kV to 33 kV) and transmission voltages (66 kV, 115 kV, and potentially 220 kV). A strong preference exists for candidates with direct electric utility transmission/distribution engineering experience, as utility engineering is highly specialized and direct industry experience is necessary to possess the required PLS-CADD background. This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence on Wednesdays and Thursdays; remote-only candidates are not being considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform transmission and distribution line design and analysis using tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, SPIDAcalc, and related engineering software.
• Develop and review engineering packages for overhead line and pole/foundation projects.
• Perform engineering calculations and ensure designs comply with GO95, NESC, ASCE, and SCE standards.
• Support construction and field personnel by resolving design-related issues and participating in field visits when needed.
• Provide technical support to project teams and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, procedures, and design practices.

Required Skills

• 3 years of electric utility transmission and/or distribution line design experience.
• Experience using PLS-CADD and/or PLS-Pole; must be able to build PLS-CADD models from scratch and independently troubleshoot them.
• Knowledge of GO95, NESC, and applicable utility design standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently perform engineering design work and technical reviews.
• Experience with GO95 requirements is important.
• Familiarity with SPIDAcalc (referenced as an internal program/tool).

Preferred Skills

• SPIDAcalc experience.
• PLS-Caisson experience.
• California utility experience.
• Experience with pole and foundation design.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline (required).

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of electric utility transmission and/or distribution line design experience.
• Strong preference for candidates with electric utility transmission/distribution engineering experience; utility engineering is highly specialized and candidates should have direct industry experience to possess the required PLS-CADD background.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Hybrid schedule with 2 days per week onsite (Wednesday and Thursday); remote-only candidates are not being considered.
• Field visits may be required depending on project needs.
• Participation in field activities may increase during emergency events (e.g., fire-related response efforts).
• Some assignments could require overnight travel, depending on project requirements.
• Candidates may support projects involving distribution voltages (4 kV to 33 kV) and transmission voltages (66 kV, 115 kV, and potentially 220 kV).

Important Notes

• Interview Process: Initial step is a virtual Teams meet-and-greet (approximately 1 hour); participants typically include the four M1 managers within Transmission Engineering and the Senior Manager; additional interview rounds may occur if needed.

Benefits

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

About the Client

This client is a major investor-owned electric utility that has been delivering power for nearly 140 years, serving approximately 15 million people across a 50,000 square-mile service territory in Central, Coastal, and Southern California — making it one of the largest electric utilities in the United States. The organization is actively leading California's transformation to a net-zero economy, investing in grid modernization, energy storage, transportation electrification, and distributed energy resources, and is one of the most important players in the nation's clean energy transition. With an average employee tenure of approximately 20 years, 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.

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: 26-13703 Industry: Engineering

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