P&C Engineer IV

TRC Companies • ME-Augusta, ME

16h • $117,998 - $140,000

About The Position

The Protection and Control Engineer IV performs design engineering activities requiring a basic understanding of drawings, calculations, specifications, and industry standards and practices covering the assigned work. This role is responsible for relay protection and control engineering, including detailed design for substation projects of varying size, complexity, and voltage class.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited program.
• 7+ years related experience in Protection & Control (P&C) engineering, including relay protection, system modeling, and substation automation.
• Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and IEEE/ANSI Standards related to Protection & Control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt and modify standard engineering approaches.
• Ability to travel for site visits and client meetings as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of proposals, conceptual designs, and execution plans.
• Develop engineering/project cost estimates and schedules.
• Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
• Lead protection and control design, including panel arrangements, single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring, and relay panel layouts.
• Perform engineering calculations for studies and reports (e.g., grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC load studies).
• Substation physical design, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Develop equipment specifications for procurement and factory acceptance testing.
• Coordinate design activities across disciplines (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.).
• Ensure conformance with design plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Monitor construction schedules and progress to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct field visits for measurements, equipment performance evaluation, and issue resolution.
• Verify completed work for quality, adequacy of design, and proper documentation.
• Act as Project Engineer for projects of moderate to large size and complexity.
• Provide budget and schedule updates to the Project Manager and Management.
• Oversee design engineering and equipment delivery to meet construction schedules.
• Direct necessary project changes and manage interdisciplinary coordination.
• Promote accurate record-keeping and ensure high-quality work.
• Maintain expertise in company standards, QA/QC processes, and safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with National and Local Standards (e.g., ANSI/IEEE, NESC, ASTM, AIC).
• Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
• Regularly engage with clients and external stakeholders.
• Support business development and marketing initiatives.
• Assist in industry technical committees or professional development activities.
• Provide short-term field support during construction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

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.
• TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

What This Job Offers

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