Design Engineers Oakland
Posted Today by Progressive Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Location Oakland, California, United States
Summary: The Design Engineer role in Oakland involves performing structural analysis and design of transmission towers and utility poles, ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards. The position requires collaboration with engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver project objectives efficiently while utilizing software tools like AutoCAD and PLS-TOWER. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform structural analysis of transmission towers and utility poles, ensuring designs meet safety and engineering standards
- Review and validate pole and tower calculations for accuracy and compliance with project requirements
- Design and retrofit lattice steel towers, including repairs, modifications, and upgrades to existing structures
- Evaluate existing structures and develop new concrete foundation designs to support transmission systems
- Create and review shop details and engineering drawings for steel structures and transmission components
- Support projects involving overhead transmission structures, including both new installations and system improvements
- Utilize AutoCAD for drafting and design documentation in support of engineering deliverables
- Perform structural modeling and analysis using PLS-TOWER, with familiarity in PLS-CADD
- Apply strong knowledge of concrete and steel design to ensure durability and structural integrity
- Support contract resubmittals and incorporate revisions based on client or regulatory feedback
- Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to execute project deliverables efficiently
- Contribute immediately to active projects with hands-on experience in transmission and overhead structures
Key Skills:
- PLS-TOWER
- Bachelors Degree - Civil Engineering (HARD REQUIREMENT)
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- Strong structural engineering background with experience in lattice steel structures
- Proficient in PLS-TOWER (required), with exposure to PLS-POLE, AutoCAD, or MicroStation preferred
- Experience modeling and analyzing steel structures for transmission or overhead systems
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate across engineering teams
Salary (Rate): £78.00 hourly
City: Oakland
Country: United States
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.
To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com
