Principal Civil Engineer
Listed on 2026-03-03
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Overhead & Underground)
Location: Sacramento, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Salary Range: $ - $ annually
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 ResponsibilitiesLead 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.
Bachelors 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.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California.
Transmission design experience above 69kV.
Experience with tower and pole structural design.
Strong working knowledge of PLS-CADD.
To be considered, your cover letter must clearly address:
Detailed overhead transmission and distribution experience (including voltages above 69kV and project size/cost).
Detailed underground transmission experience (including voltages above 69kV and project length/cost).
Transmission tower or pole design experience.
Level of proficiency with AutoCAD and PLS-CADD.
Failure to address these points may prevent progression in the selection process.
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