Engineer I, Civil Structural
Qualus
Del Mar, CA0–2 yrs3h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Project managementMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- AutoCAD
- Work
- Hybrid in Del Mar
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- AutoCAD54%Project management32%Microsoft Office28%of 97 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Civil/Structural Engineer on the Transmission Design Engineering team.
- Position based in Del Mar, CA office; hybrid position.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and analyze overhead transmission structures in the 69kV to 500kV range.
- Develop and review design drawings and calculations for new steel poles, lattice towers, and concrete and micropile foundations.
- Develop and review transmission line models in PLS-CADD for structure loading.
- Daily use of PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and MFAD.
- Occasional use of MathCAD, RISA 3D, Enercalc, and tnxTower.
- Review pole vendor submittals, steel, concrete, and micropile construction submittals.
- Develop and review structural analysis of communication monopoles, lattice towers, and foundations.
- Design and analysis of anchorages, connections, and custom steel assemblies supporting transmission equipment.
- Follow QA/QC protocol and sound project management practices.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor Of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
- High proficiency in statics, structural analysis, steel design, concrete design coursework.
- 0-2 years of experience in Civil/Structural engineering, preferably related to electric transmission line design.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office product applications.
- Exposure to PLS-CADD, AutoCAD or similar is a plus but not required.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, in a hybrid work setting.
- High attention to detail.
- Great verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.
- Great computer skills.
- Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
- Must possess valid driver's license.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive benefits package for eligible employees.
- Benefit offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.
- Compensation range provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices; final base salary may vary.