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Pineville, Louisiana, United States· Internship
Project Management
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Civil Engineer I
- Pay · Jobiba estimate
- $82,500–$135,000 / yearFor comparable Civil Engineer roles in United States. Estimated from 85 similar postings (medium confidence) — not stated by the employer. Salary data
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Experience
- 4+ years
In this ad
- AccommodationListed as a benefit
About the job
Come join our team at DIS-TRAN Steel!
Our people – not our machinery - are our biggest assets. DIS-TRAN Steel’s leadership team lives by our company values, modeling our culture of respect and integrity each day. We're a team that likes to have fun, but we also know how to get stuff done.
DIS-TRAN Steel is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join the team in Pineville, LA.
The Design Engineer is responsible for conceptual, preliminary, and final design calculations of high voltage substation, transmission, and distribution of steel structures. Possible responsibilities include preliminary designs with weight take-offs for estimating, project management, schedule and document coordination with diverse customer base, and preparation of final structure designs.
COMPETENCIES:
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Business Insight
Drives Results
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Courage
Instills Trust
Manages Ambiguity
Understanding the value of the customer
Contributes to overall team success
Continuous and applied learning
Strategic Development
Pride
What You’ll Do:
What We’re Looking For:
The Ideal Candidate:
Work Arrangement:
Medical, prescriptions
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
401k with a company match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Pet Insurance
Cafeteria plan
Corporate fitness plan
Referral Level: Professional
Eligible for Enhanced Referral
Eligible for External Referral
More information regarding The Crest Industries Family of Companies’ Internal and External Referral Programs can be found here: https://www.crestoperations.com/recruit-new
Referral level: Professional
Eligible for Enhanced Referral
Eligible for External Referral
More information regarding The Crest Industries Family of Companies’ Internal and External Referral Programs can be found here: https://www.crestoperations.com/recruit-new
As strategists, operational experts, customer advocates and team players, we all believe in the power of our people. Explore how you can become a part of our team of strength and commitment that's built to last!
DIS-TRAN Steel is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
DIS-TRAN Steel is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.
As a Design Engineer, you’ll perform and coordinate the structural design of steel utility structures while ensuring each solution meets customer specifications, applicable codes, project schedules, and manufacturing requirements.
Responsibilities include:
Perform conceptual, preliminary, and final design calculations for high-voltage transmission, distribution, and substation steel structures.
Design and interpret drawings for transmission and substation structures.
Develop preliminary designs and weight takeoffs to support estimating and proposal activities.
Use PLS-POLE, STAAD.Pro, and other engineering tools to analyze and design steel structures.
Ensure designs comply with customer specifications, applicable design codes, industry standards, and internal quality requirements.
Review project requirements and identify technical risks, missing information, or potential design concerns.
Solve complex structural, fabrication, construction, and compliance-related challenges.
Coordinate schedules, calculations, drawings, revisions, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Partner with Project Management, Detailing, Estimating, Sales, Production, Quality, and other teams to move projects successfully from design through fabrication.
Answer technical questions from shop, field, and project personnel.
Communicate directly with customers regarding design requirements, clarifications, concerns, and project updates.
Review designs for accuracy, constructability, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness.
Recommend design or process improvements that strengthen quality, efficiency, and the overall customer experience.
Participate in continuing education, technical training, and professional development.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Current Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Minimum of four years of experience designing transmission and/or substation structures for the high-voltage utility industry.
Strong experience with PLS-POLE and STAAD.Pro.
Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, steel design, design codes, and utility structure requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
Familiarity with AutoCAD is preferred.
Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, design criteria, and customer requirements.
Strong analytical, organizational, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with limited supervision.
Regular and reliable attendance.
You may be a great fit if you:
Want to design structures that support critical power infrastructure across the country.
Enjoy solving complex structural engineering problems.
Take pride in producing accurate, practical, and fabrication-ready designs.
Can balance technical requirements with schedule, cost, manufacturability, and customer needs.
Communicate confidently with customers, engineers, project managers, shop employees, and field personnel.
Are comfortable taking ownership of projects and making sound engineering decisions.
Value collaboration and enjoy seeing your designs become real, finished structures.
Look for ways to continuously improve designs, processes, and the customer experience.
This position is based in Pineville, Louisiana or Lafayette, Louisiana. Remote work may be considered based on the candidate’s level of relevant industry experience, demonstrated technical capabilities, and communication skills.
BENEFITS:Skills in this ad
Qualification · What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university; Current Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Minimum of four years of experience designing transmission and/or substation structures for the high-voltage utility industry; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information
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- Posted 27 Oct 2026
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