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A Brief Summary of This Position:
This position is responsible for structural analysis and design of products to be quoted and fabricated by the Valmont Transmission, Distribution, and Substation (TD&S) Division, with a strong emphasis on developing, training, and guiding new and incoming engineers. The role includes full design responsibility for processing specific orders—particularly projects requiring PE stamping—and leading major developmental efforts. The Senior Professional Engineer will serve as a technical mentor, provide onboarding support, enhance engineering proficiency across the team, and ensure high-quality engineering practices throughout the organization.
Essential Functions:
Reports to the Engineering Director or Manager; no direct reports, but provides functional leadership and training to engineering staff.
This role may require up to 10% travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight stays
Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria; devise new approaches to unique design and analysis challenges.
Serve as the primary trainer and mentor for Associate, Design, Project, and new graduate Engineers, providing structured guidance, technical instruction, and performance feedback.
Provide general direction to Senior Design, Design, and/or Associate Drafters, with an emphasis on skill development and knowledge transfer.
Interpret customer specifications and design structures to meet those requirements in accordance with applicable national standards, technical society rules, and Valmont Utility codes.
Provide technical support for quotations and orders through phone, email, or in person.
Collaborate with the Engineering Applications group to develop, enhance, and teach the use of design and analysis programs.
Serve as the responsible Professional Engineer of record on designated projects, including sealing and signing structural designs in compliance with state licensing regulations.
Ensure compliance with all applicable engineering codes, standards, and legal requirements associated with licensed professional engineering practice.
Lead training sessions, create onboarding materials, and develop best-practice documentation to elevate technical consistency and capability across the engineering team.
Promote a culture of professional growth through continuous coaching and knowledge-sharing.
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:
B.S. degree in Civil, Structural, or other engineering discipline with at least 7 years of relevant experience and Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) certification required
High level of technical competence in structural engineering
Progressive professional experience, including responsibility for guiding or training others
Strong working knowledge of computer-aided design tools and engineering software; ability to teach their use effectively
Solid understanding of product end-use and design loading requirements
Good communication skills and fluent in English through written and oral communication
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to engineers at varying experience levels
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
Experience in high-voltage transmission structure design
An understanding of the fabrication and welding procedures and processes, and quality assurance requirements and methods used by Valmont
Experience as an engineer of record for public or regulated infrastructure projects
Demonstrated leadership in training, coaching, or developing early-career engineers or technical staff
Experience developing engineering standards, training modules, or structured onboarding programs
Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.