Principal Civil Engineer---Direct Client Hire

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.