Transmission Engineer III

TRC Companies, Inc. • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

TRC, a Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and a top design firm in the energy sector. TRC and WSP together have 83,000 experts working on projects in power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. TRC Power Delivery offers comprehensive design and planning services for transmission and communication line projects, with experience up to 500kV and ongoing nationwide fiber-optic communication projects. The company values employee expertise, rewarding performance and investing in career development through training and certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical transmission line design engineering.
• Proficiency with Power Line and Structure modeling for computer-aided design development (PLS CADD and associated modules like POLE, TOWER).
• Proficiency with Excel, MFAD, or L-PILE, NESC.
• Familiarity with industry codes, standards, and practices for electric utility practice.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to lead.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• P.E. preferred, with the ability to be certified as a professional engineer as soon as eligible.
• Knowledge in ACI, ASCE Pole manual, AISC Steel manual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Transmission Engineer on assigned projects of varying complexity, responsible for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic attachment.
• Design or assist in the design of various transmission and distribution line projects, including preliminary design and budgetary estimates for projects ranging from 115kV to 500kV.
• Develop material lists in Excel spreadsheets.
• Develop structure framing details, specifying parts, hardware, insulators, and grounding details for different pole materials (steel, round wood, laminated wood).
• Be familiar with environmental and licensing processes and coordinate related issues in transmission line design.
• Site new transmission lines and assess the impacts of real estate, licensing, and environmental constraints.
• Develop project schedules incorporating design, client reviews, and licensing.
• Develop plan & profile drawings.
• Develop complete design packages for construction, including work lists, construction staking tables, and stringing sag charts.
• Develop material and construction specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations to ensure safety and performance of equipment and systems.
• Coordinate equipment delivery and design engineering to meet construction schedules.
• Assist in checking completed jobs for design adequacy and documentation.
• Monitor the construction of transmission line projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Act as Resident Engineer on projects of any magnitude.
• Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
• Interpret complex plans and specifications and apply information to ensure design requirements are satisfied.
• Maintain familiarity with and ensure compliance with appropriate engineering and construction codes.
• Assist in the preparation and/or monitoring of complex construction schedules.
• Assist in on-site design or investigation work to ensure the adequacy of contractor's methods.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package with traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off (15 to 25 days per year, contingent upon employment status and seniority).
• Minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws (for all employees, including part-time).
• Discretionary Bonus Program (contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance).

What This Job Offers

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