Job Description

PLA Specialist II

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: India - Gurugram

Reporting To: Deepankar Shuran

Key Responsibilities

• Perform utility pole loading analysis, structural assessments, and attachment evaluations using O-Calc Pro.
• Analyze existing and proposed electric, telecom, broadband, and fiber attachments to determine pole capacity, clearance compliance, and structural integrity.
• Review field data, engineering drawings, utility records, and project documentation to support engineering design decisions.
• Prepare and maintain engineering calculations, pole loading reports, design recommendations, and project deliverables in accordance with client and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable utility specifications, safety requirements, and engineering standards, including NESC guidelines where applicable.
• Collaborate with US-based engineering, project management, and quality teams to ensure timely and accurate project execution.
• Support utility distribution, joint-use, make-ready, and network expansion projects while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in Utility Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Joint-Use Engineering, or Pole Loading Analysis, including at least 2 years of hands-on experience with O-Calc Pro.
• Strong knowledge of utility pole loading, attachment analysis, clearance requirements, structural analysis, and utility engineering standards.
• Experience supporting electric utility, telecommunications, broadband, or fiber infrastructure projects and interpreting engineering drawings, construction documents, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with engineering tools and software; experience with GIS, AutoCAD, or similar utility engineering platforms is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills; experience with US utility clients, make-ready engineering, distribution design, or utility modernization projects are an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• One way travel (Office to Home) Expenses cover.
• Being a part of a multi-cultural, dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to work in a US-based fast-growing company with significant impact in the industry.
• Professional development (seminars, courses).