Openings: 1
Duration: Permanent
Salary: $150,000 - $180,000
Location: Remote
Schedule: 9/80
Interview: 2 rounds
Job Description:
Insight Global is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer (Transmission) for an engineering and utility consulting client. This individual will act as the senior technical authority for transmission structure and foundation engineering. Leading the analysis, design, evaluation, and enhancement of steel poles, wood poles, lattice towers, guyed structures, and complex foundation systems.
The ideal candidate will bring experience serving as Engineer of Record and possess expertise in historical and modern structural materials. This includes legacy wood systems, historic steel fabrication methods, high-strength steels, composites, and foundation technologies.
This engineer will work closely with clients, PMs, and technical teams to deliver transmission infrastructure solutions while mentoring engineers. Strong communication skills, leadership capabilities, and a passion for shaping engineering standards and developing talent are critical for success in this role. The position offers significant technical influence, opportunities for industry recognition through conference presentations and publications, and the ability to help build and grow a highly respected transmission engineering practice.
Day-to-Day:
Lead analysis and design of transmission poles, towers, and specialty structures
Perform structural evaluations for upgrades, reconductoring, resiliency, and hardening projects
Design and review transmission foundation systems
Conduct loading analyses utilizing transmission industry standards
Serve as Engineer of Record across multiple states
Review and approve engineering packages prepared by team members
Establish and enforce QA/QC procedures and technical standards
Mentor senior engineers, engineers, and engineering associates
Support project planning, scope development, and client engagement activities
Participate in technical reviews and project strategy discussions
Present engineering solutions to clients and stakeholders
Provide field support and resolve construction-related engineering issues
Contribute to industry leadership through conferences, publications, and technical presentation
Must-Haves:
Active Structural Engineer (SE) License in California and Illinois (REQUIRED, most important qualification)
Bachelor's degree in civil or Structural Engineering
12-15+ years of structural engineering experience
Experience serving as Engineer of Record
Strong transmission utility experience involving:
Steel poles
Wood poles
Lattice towers