JOB SUMMARY:
Race Rock is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our Engineered Structures team. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will develop engineering proposals and oversee the final engineered design for utility steel pole manufacturing. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed PE who wants to take ownership of steel pole transmission structure design and help build an in-house engineering capability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design steel pole transmission structures up to 765 kV, including monopoles, H-frames, and 3-pole structures.
- Prepare engineering design packages and verify engineering proposal and project requirements.
- Oversee the development of calculations and drawing submittals, and seal final engineering calculations and drawings where required.
- Ensure the accuracy, quality, and timely completion of engineering proposals and jobs.
- Manage and oversee engineering designs for alliance key customers.
- Review the work of junior engineers.
- Continuously improve the engineering design manual, standard drawings, and best practices.
- Partner with sales, marketing, drafting, manufacturing, and operations teams, and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 4+ years of experience in structural design and analysis of utility structures.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in steel pole structural design.
- Experience detailing utility steel pole structural components.
- Proficiency with structural design applications such as PLS-POLE and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency with RISA-3D and Mathcad.
- Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE:
- Take ownership of utility steel pole design for key customers, with real influence on engineering processes and procedures.
- Work directly with the Engineering Manager to develop an in-house engineering department that supports the accelerated growth of the utility structures business.
WHY RACE ROCK?
- Opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong reputation and growing customer base.
- Work directly with the Engineering Manager at developing an in-house engineering department, with the ability to influence engineering processes and procedures that facilitate the accelerated growth of the utility structures business.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonus eligibility.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Professional development support, including PE license renewal and continuing-education reimbursement.
This position may require up to 10% travel. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination/medical history check. A valid Texas driver’s license is required. Race Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Competitive Benefits & Programs
Excellence is a non-negotiable aspect of our culture. In addition to a thriving workplace environment, a comprehensive benefits package is provided for our employees including:

Paid Holidays & PTO

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Maternity/Paid Leave

Short/Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Life/AD&D Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance
Race Rock Values
At Race Rock, our values are the heartbeat of our organization, shaping our culture and defining our commitment to excellence, innovation, and safety.
A culture embodied by operating principles known as H.E.A.R.T.


