Transmission Engineer III

TRC Companies, Inc. • Madison, WI

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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 over 83,000 experts working on projects in power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. TRC specializes in providing innovative solutions by combining science with technology for various projects including pipelines, power plants, roadways, and reservoirs. The company values its employees' expertise and invests in their career development through training and skill enhancement. TRC Power Delivery offers comprehensive design and planning services for transmission and communication line projects, with experience in lines up to 500kV and nationwide fiber-optic communication projects.

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 (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 with construction schedules.
• Assist in checking completed jobs for design adequacy and documentation.
• Monitor transmission line project construction for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Act as Resident Engineer on projects of any magnitude.
• Observe safety and security procedures, report unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
• Interpret complex plans and specifications to ensure design requirements are met.
• Maintain familiarity with and ensure compliance with appropriate engineering and construction codes and standards.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring construction schedules for timely completion.
• Assist in on-site design or investigation work to ensure contractor methods are adequate.

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 eligibility based on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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