Distribution Engineer I

TRC Companies, Inc. • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is hiring a Distribution Engineer I to work within its Power Distribution engineering team in the growing Power Sector. The position performs detailed design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems, including preparation of drawings, specifications, and estimates for review and approval by the responsible engineer. The role calls for knowledge of technical practices and procedures in one or more areas such as electrical engineering, instrumentation and control, protective relaying, transmission design, substation design, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, distribution engineering, surveying, or GIS and mapping. The engineer performs a variety of design-related duties with limited supervision and coordinates equipment deliveries and design development to meet project schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to handle contacts with clients and other agencies in connection with project design responsibilities.
• Ability to follow prescribed standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership and technical capability to perform the job responsibilities.
• 0–2 years of underground and/or overhead distribution engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

• EIT certification or working toward earning an EIT.
• Experience working with SDG&E.
• Experience working in the field and office.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and estimates for review and approval by the responsible engineer.
• Prepare manual or computer-assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature, with neatness and minimal errors.
• Perform design services using a full understanding of drawings, specifications, industry standards, and Company standards applicable to assigned work.
• Assist with overhead and/or underground engineering calculations and analysis.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries and design development to meet project schedules.
• Handle contacts with clients and other agencies in connection with project design responsibilities.
• 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 of 15 to 25 days per year, depending on full-time or part-time status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.
• Potential eligibility for the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and individual performance against annual Key Performance Indicators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level