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Trident Consulting

Transmission Line Structural Engineer (Lattice Towers)

Hybrid

Pomona, United states

Senior

Freelance

03-11-2025

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Leadership Go Problem-solving Attention to detail Agile Analytics

Job Specifications

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Transmission Line Structural Engineer (Lattice Towers) " for one of our clients in " Pomona, CA ”, A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Title: Transmission Line Structural Engineer (Lattice Towers)

Location: Pomona, CA, USA 91767

Job Type: Contract, (Hybrid - Wed & Thu)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $98.77 – $111.73/hr.

12+ Months Contract

Job Description

The Transmission Line Structural Engineer will lead all engineering tasks related to lattice tower structures and foundations for complex transmission line projects. The role involves advanced technical analysis, field coordination, design review, and leadership in structural engineering practices for SCE transmission systems.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities / Workload

Lead all transmission line structural engineering tasks related to lattice towers (structure and foundation).
Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for PLS Tower analysis/modeling of existing and new lattice structures per ASCE and SCE standards.
Design or review transmission line foundations (drilled shafts, direct embed, micropiles, grillage) using FAD Tools, hand calculations, or equivalent software.
Perform structural load calculations per NESC, California General Order 95, and other applicable codes.
Lead construction administration efforts — coordinate with field teams to resolve design-related issues, support emergency restorations (wildfire, storm events), and conduct field inspections.
Prepare engineering mitigation reports for damaged lattice towers or foundations.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
Foster effective collaboration with internal engineering and construction teams.
Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes, company safety, and regulatory compliance

Required Skills / Attributes

California Civil PE License (Structural preferred).
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
Minimum 7 years of experience in transmission line engineering.
Proficiency in PLS Tower (PLS-CADD) and FAD Tools.
Strong understanding of ASCE, NESC, and California GO 95 standards

Desired Skills / Attributes

California Structural Engineer (SE) License preferred.
Experience mentoring engineers and leading complex structural projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Learn more: tridentconsultinginc.com.

Some of our recent awards include:

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco.
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
Received the TechServe Excellence award

About the Company

Trident Consulting is a 100% Women and Minority-owned staffing company, headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident shines in filling niche/hard to find technical skills, and our commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients toughest requirements. We are big on Diversity! We truly believe the United States is a land of opportunity and equality, and are committed t... Know more