Principal Structural Engineer – Transmission Lines

Job overview

The Principal Structural Engineer – Transmission Lines role is listed in Denver, CO, with remote or hybrid options and travel as needed. The annual salary range is $149,184.17–$179,932.39. The role provides technical leadership for Mesa Associates’ power delivery transmission and distribution work. The engineer leads structural and foundation design and evaluation for transmission infrastructure, serving as a senior technical authority who guides project quality, reliability, and safety. The role also mentors engineers and supports client and project teams.

What you'll do

• Lead analysis and design of transmission poles, towers, specialty structures, and foundations
• evaluate existing structures for upgrades and other modifications
• perform loading evaluations and structural modeling
• review and approve structural and foundation packages
• serve as Engineer of Record across multiple states
• mentor engineers
• establish QA/QC standards and design methods
• provide construction field support
• present solutions to clients
• and support project scope, schedule, and budget planning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal structural engineer

transmission lines

denver co

mesa associates

power delivery

transmission structures

foundation engineering

engineer of record

structural qa/qc

pls-cadd

remote/hybrid options

$149k–$180k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• 10 annual holidays
• medical and dental insurance
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• long-term care insurance
• tuition and fitness reimbursements
• annual performance bonus
• FSA and HSA options
• 9/80 schedule.

Why this role

Remote/hybrid options, a 9/80 work schedule, annual performance bonus, and professional development support are listed.

About the employer

Mesa Associates, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.