Principal Civil Engineer

Overview

Full time opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer.

Job Title:

Principal Civil Engineer

Pay Rate: $ - $

Job Description

• Coordinates, manages and participates in the preparations of civil construction drawings and mapping related to complex high voltage electrical transmission and distribution systems for both underground and overhead systems.
• Oversees and reviews Civil Engineering work completed by staff; assures compliance with all technical and legal requirements, adherence with codes, regulations and guidelines for governing agencies; coordinates with governmental agencies and various departments.
• Initiates, coordinates and acts as the Contract Manager for large projects; supports various projects by acting as the Civil/Transmission Line Project Manager; interfaces with Procurement, evaluates proposals draft task authorizations for various contracts; manages large contracted outsourced work.
• Supports field crews and contractors to ensure construction is in accordance with requirements and plans.
• Completes project work using PLS CADD, PLS Pole, PLS Tower, and other industry specific tools as needed.
• Completes design tasks using ASCE, ACI, NESC, CPUC General Orders, and company standards.
• Inspects and assesses damaged or deteriorating transmission line assets; reviews developments and encroachments within the Transmission Line rights-of-way.
• Completes basic design assignments, draft plans, revise drawings and update maps using AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Performs other related duties as needed to include working outside of typical business hours when necessary.

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

• At least seven (7+) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the design, construction or maintenance of civil or structural assets.
• Advanced methods and techniques of project management, surveying, report preparation and writing;
• Advanced fundamentals and practices of contract and budget administration, program evaluation and economic analysis;
• Advanced fundamentals of electrical power generation, transmission and distribution, cost control and project scheduling; advanced techniques and practices for cost benefit analyses, problem research and resolution;
• Advanced theory, fundamentals and regulations governing safety and construction of civil/structural systems and facilities; advanced fundamentals, procedures and practices related to construction/fabrication/installation methods, equipment and materials, engineering economics, engineering mathematics and statistical analysis techniques; advanced computer aided drafting and design software (such as AutoCAD); methods, equipment and materials related to construction of transmission, distribution and non-nuclear operating facilities; construction codes and applicable safety standards;
  
  pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations; procedures and practices for overseeing contractor’s work activities;
  English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Professional registration in civil and/or structural engineering in the state of California.
• Transmission experience above 69kV.

If you believe you're a suitable fit for this position, please apply directly with your most updated resume.

Apply today!

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Cindy Wing