Principal Structural Engineer – Transmission Lines

Job overview

The Principal Structural Engineer – Transmission Lines role is listed in Newark, DE, with remote or hybrid options and travel as needed. Compensation is $149,184.17–$179,932.39 per year. The role supports Mesa Associates’ power delivery, transmission, and distribution engineering work. As a senior technical authority, the engineer leads structural analysis and design for transmission structures and foundations, reviews technical packages, and guides quality and safety practices. The role also mentors engineers and supports clients and project teams across transmission projects.

What you'll do

• Lead analysis and design of transmission poles, towers, and specialty structures
• evaluate existing structures and perform loading evaluations
• model structures using relevant engineering tools
• design and review transmission foundations
• serve as Engineer of Record for structural and foundation packages
• mentor engineers
• establish QA/QC standards
• provide construction field support
• present solutions to clients and coordinate project scope, schedules, and budgets.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal structural engineer

transmission lines

newark de

mesa associates

transmission structures

structural analysis

foundation engineering

engineer of record

technical leadership

qa/qc

remote/hybrid options

travel as needed

$149,184–$179,932/year

9/80 schedule

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 matching contribution, long-term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, fitness center reimbursement, annual performance bonus, FSA and HSA options, and a 9/80 work schedule.

Why this role

The posting requires Structural Engineer licensure in California and Illinois, an ABET-accredited four-year engineering degree, and 12–15+ years of progressively responsible transmission structural experience. A 9/80 work schedule is listed.

About the employer

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