Distribution Engineer II

TRC Companies

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Distribution Engineer II to coordinate and perform engineering activities related to distribution design. The role calls for technical aptitude, problem-solving ability, teamwork, and effective communication. The engineer supports distribution planning, capital maintenance and customer-driven projects, equipment procurement and specifications, and technical support for field organizations. The position reports to the Distribution Operations Supervisor and may involve local client-site travel and occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering; the qualifications also specify a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least three years of experience in a utility environment.
• Previous experience working in distribution, preferably on a utility distribution design team.
• Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions.
• Technical knowledge of power flow, short-circuit analysis, 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 the company’s Operations groups and the challenges they face.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-development skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work as a team player, prioritize assignments, and meet commitments.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to address engineering issues in a timely manner.
• Ability to develop pragmatic technical solutions that balance cost, schedule, and scope.
• Human resources skills to mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Project management skills, including ability to work to firm deadlines and a record of delivering on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Create business cases to justify system improvements.
• Coordinate planning activities as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• 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 system switching diagrams.
• Provide input to improve distribution equipment specifications and participate in equipment procurement.
• 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 project teams.
• Assist the Supervisor, Distribution Planning in managing planning activities.
• Provide technical support to field organizations.
• Mentor more junior engineers and designers.
• Travel to client sites, primarily locally, with some overnight travel potentially required.
• Follow all policies and procedures.

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, contingent on employment status and seniority.
• At least eight paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state law.

What This Job Offers

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