Irvine PLS-CADD Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager

Role: Irvine PLS-CADD Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager

Location: Irvine, CA

Position: Full Time + Benefits & Sign on Bonus

About TP

Overhead Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager to lead high-voltage transmission projects across the U.S. This role is heavily focused on structural design and technical leadership, with responsibility for quality, budget, schedule, and team performance.

What You’ll Bring:

• 8–12+ years of transmission line design experience at 69kV and above (500kV+ strongly preferred for extra-high voltage projects)
• PLS-CADD proficiency is required (ability to mentor and train others is a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred (Electrical or Mechanical backgrounds considered)
• P.E. license strongly preferred
• Deep experience in structural design (approximately 90% focus): foundations, framing, material selection, and loading analysis
• Experience with steel, wood, laminate, and composite structures; lattice tower design is a plus
• EPC and/or design services background supporting U.S. investor-owned utilities preferred

The Role:

You will serve as the responsible engineer leading complex overhead transmission projects, managing multi-disciplinary teams and overseeing the full design lifecycle. This includes coordination across procurement, permitting, real estate/land acquisition, subcontract administration, and construction support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership
• Lead multi-discipline engineering teams and mentor junior staff
• Oversee engineering quality, budget performance, and schedule adherence
• Serve as engineer of record on larger or multi-project assignments
• Perform and review complex engineering calculations and deliverables
• Client & Business Support
• Engage directly with clients to understand project drivers and resolve concerns
• Support proposals, estimates, and business development efforts
• Manage project scope changes in coordination with project leadership
• Technical Oversight
• Provide subject matter expertise in high-voltage overhead line routing and structural loading
• Guide foundation and structural design decisions
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and design guides
• Team Management
• Review engineering work products
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members
• Participate in hiring and performance management

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong background delivering overhead transmission projects for U.S. utilities
• Advanced knowledge of structural loading, foundation design, and line routing
• Working understanding of interdisciplinary coordination across large infrastructure programs
• Confident communicator comfortable in both technical and client-facing settings

Conclusion

This is a leadership opportunity within a stable, growth-oriented firm executing major transmission programs nationwide.