Lead Civil Structural Engineer – Lattice Tower

Qualus

Lead Structural Engineer for lattice tower designs at Qualus's Transmission Design Engineering team. Overseeing structural project designs, analyses, and team training for utility projects up to 500kV.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and take responsible charge of the execution of various structural project designs, including but not limited to, PLS-TOWER modeling, FEM structure modeling, analysis, reinforcement design, new construction and retrofit work for lattice tower structures supporting voltages through 500kV.
Development of proposals including man-hour estimates, schedules, and budgets for project execution.
Development of project deliverables and templates including conceptual designs and detailed design.
Develop drawings for production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
Execute a variety of structural design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, commercially available software, industry-specific software, drawing sequence and presentation, sizing of components, and refining rough sketches for CAD development.
Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other structural-related data to plan and design projects.
Responsible for incorporating design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget, and schedule.
Review schedules, budgets, and project criteria to inform civil design and layouts.
Organize and maintain all revisions of the project 3D model, drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical, well-structured manner.
Oversee, maintain, and develop the structural design Quality Review process. Includes back-checking drawings, models & components, and review of shop drawings using the model.
Provide training to and oversee technical progression of lower level staff.
Effectively communicate in, and conduct design review meetings for projects or as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited school.
7-10 years of structural engineering experience including extensive design experience building models in PLS – TOWER is required.
Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Must be able to demonstrate expertise in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), Smartsheet is a plus
Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs AutoCAD, ATADS, T-FAD, LPILE are a plus
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
PE Certification Required (California PE is preferred or willing to obtain).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural engineeringPLS-TOWER modelingFEM structure modelingreinforcement designdesign codesproblem analysisdesign layoutquantitative problem-solvingcritical thinkingquality assurance

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationattention to detailfacilitationteam buildingcollaborationorganizationproblem-solvingmethodical workanalytical skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Structural EngineeringPE CertificationCalifornia PE (preferred)