Job Details

Senior Engineer

Alternate Job Titles:

• Civil Engineering Project Lead
• Utility Infrastructure Engineer
• Transmission & Substation Civil Engineer
• Engineering Consultant - Utilities
• Senior Project Engineer - Energy Sector

Location: Pomona, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid (2 days onsite)

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Duration: 18 months
• Shift/Hours: Standard business hours
• Pay Range: $98.77 - $111.73/hour

Job Summary

The Senior Engineer V provides technical leadership across multiple civil engineering projects related to Transmission, Substation, and Distribution infrastructure. This role encompasses the full lifecycle-from scoping and design to construction support and field operations.

You will lead internal and external teams to ensure design quality, schedule adherence, and regulatory compliance while embedding a safety-first culture in every aspect of your work. Field engagement and cross-functional collaboration are essential, with occasional travel to project sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering tasks across scoping, design, cost estimation, scheduling, and construction support.
• Collaborate with project management, construction, real estate, environmental, and external agencies.
• Conduct job walks and provide construction support across varied terrain.
• Oversee civil engineering consultants-define scopes, review proposals, and manage timelines.
• Perform quality assurance, peer reviews, and approve deliverables, POs, and invoices.
• Secure permits from local, state, and federal authorities in support of engineering scope.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and deliverables across multiple civil engineering projects.
• Promote and embed safety protocols in design and field practices.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Technical expertise in civil engineering within utility infrastructure
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and field-based construction efforts
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and stakeholder communication skills

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Civil engineering for electrical substations and transmission lines
• Familiarity with California permitting processes
• Experience with road/highway design and storm mitigation
• Skilled in consultant oversight and PO management
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Exposure to ArcGIS or geospatial platforms

Required Skills

• Civil Engineering Leadership
• Permit Acquisition
• Contractor Oversight
• QA/QC Processes
• Field Engineering Support

Preferred Skills

• Transmission/Substation Design
• Terrain Analysis
• California Environmental Compliance
• Cost Estimating & Scheduling
• Utility Standards

Additional Skills

• Safety Engineering
• Real Estate & Environmental Coordination
• Purchase Order Management
• Regulatory Reporting
• Multisite Field Support

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401 (k) Retirement Fund

About the Client

Major California electric utility delivering power to millions. Committed to reliable, clean energy, we serve a vast region spanning central, coastal, and Southern California. We're pioneers in sustainable energy solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and improving air quality. Join our diverse team of problem-solvers and contribute to a greener planet. We power California's future.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number & Hashtags

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