Transmission Engineer III

TRC Companies • TX-Austin, TX

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About The Position

TRC Power Delivery offers a full range of design and planning services for virtually any transmission or communication line project. With transmission line experience, up to 500kV, and ongoing fiber-optic communication projects completed nationwide, TRC Power Delivery is adept at handling any linear project. This position will function as a Transmission Engineer on assigned projects of varying complexity. The position will be responsible for new lines, relocations, upgrades and fiber optic attachment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related
• 5+ years experience within electrical transmission line design engineering
• EIT, with the ability to be certified as a professional engineer as soon as eligible
• Proficiency with Power Line and Structure modeling for computer aided and design development.
• PLS-CADD and associated modules (POLE, TOWER), Excel, MFAD or Lpile, 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
• Knowledge in ACI, ASCE Pole manual, AISC Steel manual preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Design or assist in the design of various transmission and distribution line projects.
• Preliminary design and budgetary estimate for projects ranging from 115kV to 500kV to include planning and design for new lines, relocations, upgrades and fiber optic attachment.
• Develop material lists in Excel spreadsheets.
• Develop structure framing structure details, to include specifying all parts, hardware, insulators and grounding details for different pole materials, such as steel, round wood or laminated wood.
• Be familiar with environmental and licensing processes and how to coordinate issues in the transmission line design process.
• Site new transmission line and be able to coordinate and assess the impacts of real estate, licensing and environmental constraints on the overall engineering process.
• Develop project schedule that incorporates all facets of design, client reviews, licensing and all other activities for successful project completion.
• Develop plan - profile drawings under your direction.
• Develop a complete design package that incorporates all necessary details for construction, such as work lists, construction staking table, stringing sag charts, etc.
• Develop material and construction specifications.
• Engineering calculations to assure safety and performance of equipment and systems.
• Coordinating equipment delivery and design engineering to meet construction schedules.
• Assist in checking completed job for adequacy of design and documentation.
• Monitor the construction of transmission line project 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; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Interpret complex plans and specifications and apply available information to ensure that all project design requirements are satisfied.
• Maintain familiarity with appropriate engineering and construction codes and ensure compliance with all codes.
• Assist in preparation and/or monitoring of complex construction schedules to ensure timely completion of the work.
• Assist in on-site design or investigation work to ensure adequacy of contractor's methods.

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.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

What This Job Offers

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