Distribution Engineer II

TRC Companies, Inc. • Allentown, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking an Engineer II to join its Distribution Engineering Group within the Power Sector. This is an in-office position for candidates local to the Allentown, Pennsylvania location. The position performs complex detailed design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems, including gathering and preparing field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates. The engineer performs detailed design work for review and approval by the responsible engineer and applies technical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and teamwork skills.

The role supports distribution planning and engineering activities, including system improvement business cases, capital maintenance and customer-driven projects, planning documents, power quality investigations, distribution diagrams, and equipment specifications. It involves coordination with multidisciplinary teams, field organizations, internal and external customers, and project teams. Travel is primarily to local client sites, with some overnight travel potentially required; storm duty is also listed.

TRC describes itself as a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and a top design firm in the energy sector. It states that it invests in employee careers through training and development of new skills and certifications. Compensation is listed at USD $33.00–$35.70 per hour, with possible participation in an annual discretionary bonus program contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering; the qualifications section also specifically lists a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least three years of experience in a utility environment.
• Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions.
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience with GIS systems, preferably GTech or Smallworld, and CADD systems such as AutoCAD or PLS CADD.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-development skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work as a team player and prioritize assignments to meet commitments.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to address engineering issues in a timely fashion.
• Ability to develop pragmatic technical solutions that account for cost, schedule, and scope.
• Project management skills, including experience working to firm deadlines and delivering on time and on budget.
• Technical knowledge of power flow, short-circuit, motor starts, and power quality issues such as harmonics and flicker.
• Technical knowledge of microgrids and mini grids.
• Business knowledge of the utility and regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of Operations groups and their day-to-day challenges.
• Must be local to the Allentown, PA location for this in-office position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in both field and office environments.
• Previous experience working in Distribution, preferably on a utility distribution design team.

Responsibilities

• Create business cases to justify system improvements.
• Coordinate planning activities as a member of a multidisciplinary team of engineers.
• Lead and support capital maintenance and customer-driven projects.
• Develop, review, and authenticate distribution planning documents and power quality investigations.
• Develop, support, and improve distribution single-line diagrams and distribution system switching diagrams.
• Provide input to support and improve distribution equipment specifications.
• Participate in procurement of distribution equipment.
• Follow, develop, and improve planning processes and standards.
• Participate in and lead planning initiatives, including presentations to the planning team and senior management.
• Prepare reports for Distribution management, the Project Manager, and the project team.
• Assist the Supervisor, Distribution Planning in managing planning activities.
• Provide technical support to field organizations.
• Mentor more junior engineers and designers.
• Manage project work to meet deadlines and deliver within budget.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Travel to client sites, primarily locally, with some overnight travel potentially required.
• Perform storm duty.

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 full-time or part-time status and seniority.
• At least eight 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.
• Training and development of new skills and certifications.

What This Job Offers

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