Distribution Designer I

TRC Companies • NC-Raleigh, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Distribution Designer I to join its Power Distribution Engineering Group within the Power Sector. This is an in-office position, and candidates must be local to the Raleigh office. The role supports the design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems through field data collection, detailed design, and related back-office work. Work includes collecting and entering field information into programs and preparing field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates according to client scope documents.

The Distribution Designer I also provides field technical services for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems. These services may include system inventories and audits, joint-use management and permitting, pole inspections, and lighting audits. The role requires communicating with colleagues, engineers, clients, and outside agencies, maintaining accurate project records, and supporting quality and production goals.

The position may involve occasional regional travel to utility client territories during the business day or overnight, as well as storm duty. TRC describes itself as a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and offers employee training and career development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clear and valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to track and manage day-to-day activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Occasional regional travel to utility client territories, during the business day or overnight, and storm duty may be required.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of electric utility or telecommunications field experience.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, or similar program experience.
• Proficient use of engineering software.
• Experience with Pole Foreman, SpidaCalc, G/Tech, WorkPro, PLS-CADD, Design Manager, Smallworld, or Ivue.
• Associate or bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems, including preparing field notes, drawings, specifications, and design estimates.
• Collect field data for designs and enter information into relevant programs.
• Maintain project production and quality, including field data, photographs, engineering analysis, reports, departmental reports and databases, and project files and records.
• Prepare and modify electrical and roadway drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, graphs, and construction drawing packages.
• Perform field technical services for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems, including inventories, audits, joint-use management and permitting, ground-line pole inspections, and lighting audits.
• Use laptops, tablets, GPS, and other electronic devices to collect field data for database entry.
• Develop working knowledge of telephone, cable, and other communications facilities.
• Operate equipment to measure utility poles and mid-span facilities, perform pole inspections, and inspect and maintain pad-mount equipment.
• Communicate ideas effectively; communicate clearly in writing and verbally with coworkers, supervisors, clients, agencies, and all levels of the organization; keep others informed and share complete, accurate information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, depending on employment status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED