Transmission Engineer III

About TRC, Member of WSP

Overview

Responsibilities

• Preliminary design and budgetary estimate for projects ranging from 115kV to 500kV to include planning and design for new lines, relocations, upgrades and fiber optic attachment.
• Develop material lists in Excel spreadsheets.
• Develop structure framing structure details, to include specifying all parts, hardware, insulators and grounding details for different pole materials, such as steel, round wood or laminated wood.
• Be familiar with environmental and licensing processes and how to coordinate issues in the transmission line design process.
• Site new transmission line and be able to coordinate and assess the impacts of real estate, licensing and environmental constraints on the overall engineering process.
• Develop project schedule that incorporates all facets of design, client reviews, licensing and all other activities for successful project completion.
• Develop plan-profile drawings under your direction.
• Develop a complete design package that incorporates all necessary details for construction, such as work lists, construction staking table, stringing sag charts, etc.
• Develop material and construction specifications.
• Engineering calculations to assure safety and performance of equipment and systems.
• Coordinating equipment delivery and design engineering to meet construction schedules.
• Assist in checking completed job for adequacy of design and documentation.

Construction Monitoring

• Monitor the construction of transmission line project to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Act as Resident Engineer on projects of any magnitude.
• Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Interpret complex plans and specifications and apply available information to ensure that all project design requirements are satisfied.
• Maintain familiarity with appropriate engineering and construction codes and ensure compliance with all codes.
• Assist in preparation and/or monitoring of complex construction schedules to ensure timely completion of the work.
• Assist in on-site design or investigation work to ensure adequacy of contractor's methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related.
• 5+ years experience within electrical transmission line design engineering.
• P.E. preferred, or EIT, with the ability to be certified as a professional engineer as soon as eligible.
• Proficiency with Power Line and Structure modeling for computer aided and design development. PLS-CADD and associated modules (POLE, TOWER), Excel, MFAD or Lpile, NESC.
• Knowledge in ACI, ASCE Pole manual, AISC Steel manual preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with industry codes standards and practices for electric utility practice.
• Interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated initiative and ability to lead. Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees. TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International employees.

Compensation

• In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.
• Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
• Salary Range: USD $93,000.00 - USD $149,000.00 /Yr.

Application Notes

• TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
• The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site.