Transmission Engineer V

TRC Companies • CA-Los Angeles, CA

17h • $139,000 - $203,000

About The Position

TRC is seeking a Transmission Engineer V to function as the responsible engineer on assigned projects, providing overall project coordination and technical leadership for project teams. The role involves performing extensive engineering work on complex electrical systems, from preliminary design and estimating to detailed design, equipment specification, and interdisciplinary coordination. The engineer will also monitor construction to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and codes, and may act as Project Engineer on moderate to large projects. This position requires a strong understanding of industry standards and a commitment to quality record-keeping and continuous learning.

Requirements

• 15+ years' experience in the transmission engineering field
• Degreed Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Power Line and Structure modeling for computer aided and design development.
• Proficiency with 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

• Perform engineering work using extensive knowledge and experience in evaluating, selecting, modifying, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for electrical systems of varying size and the highest complexity.
• Preliminary design, budgetary estimating, and scheduling.
• Detailed design, estimating, and scheduling.
• Equipment specification, proposal evaluation and requisitioning.
• Engineering calculations to assure safety and performance of equipment and systems.
• Selection and application of appropriate Engineering matters, equipment and systems.
• Interdisciplinary interface for constructability and conformance to project requirements.
• Coordinating design engineering and equipment delivery to meet construction schedules.
• Acquisition of on-site measurements and other data to accomplish the design or enable the evaluation of equipment performance.
• Checking completed job for quality, adequacy of design, and documentation.
• Monitor the construction of various electrical systems as assigned to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Monitor construction work to assure conformance with plans and specifications.
• Monitor work to assure compliance with applicable engineering and construction codes and practices.
• Monitor construction schedules to ensure timely completion of the work.
• Direct changes to the work when requested by the Project Engineer.
• Carry out programs for the testing of materials, equipment, or plant systems at the direction of the Project Engineer.
• Aid in evaluation and approval of contractor-s invoices.
• Aid in receiving, inspection, and approval of equipment and materials.
• Act as Project Engineer, when required, on projects of moderate to large size and complexity.
• Perform complex studies and economic analyses of engineering alternatives.
• Prepare reports and feasibility studies for submission to Management.
• Provide budget and schedule information to the Project Manager and Management.
• Serve as Project Engineer on assigned projects.
• Provide expertise in the Company-s design, construction, QA/QC, and safety standards and the Company document control system.
• Be recognized as an expert in and applying Standards, both National and Local. (For example, ANSI/IEEE, National Electric Safety Code, ASTM, AIC, etc.)
• Promote complete and accurate record keeping and be responsible for the quality of all work performed.
• Keep informed of current developments in the areas of responsibility.
• Lead in the professional development, training, and evaluation of department personnel.
• May be required to travel to support work.
• Other duties as required.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree