RRC POWER AND ENERGY-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Round Rock, TX
101-250 employees

RRC is seeking a talented ​Transmission Line Engineer IV​ to help us build the future of U.S. energy production from our Austin/Round Rock, Texas or Broomfield, Colorado office. RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape. RRC CORE VALUES Must understand and personify RRC’s core values: Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectations Employee Happiness – able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team members Quality Work - able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously Above and Beyond - versatile, flexible, able to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative, and willing to go out of your way to assist others

  • Interface regularly with clients and internal teams (Substation, Geotechnical, etc.).
  • Lead, mentor and supervise a team of engineers, designers, and drafters in the execution of transmission line projects.
  • Assign and oversee project tasks to optimize team efficiency while providing technical expertise and guidance on transmission line engineering and project management principles within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Design transmission lines ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV, review and approve team-generated designs, and take responsibility for reviewing and approving all project models and documentation while serving as the Responsible Engineer in Charge.
  • Ensure designs meet project specifications, design requirements, and company quality standards.
  • Champion the consistent application and compliance with industry standards, codes, and engineering guidelines throughout all stages of transmission line projects.
  • Contribute to the creation, improvement, and implementation of internal design procedures and standards.
  • Estimate project scopes, assist in proposal development, and support business growth.
  • Perform value engineering design analyses to determine the most cost-efficient design.
  • Participate in project site visits as needed.
  • Bachelor’s in engineering in Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 10 years of related transmission line engineering experience.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the US.
  • Proficiency in using PLS-CADD for designing transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV.
  • Experience collaborating, communicating, and coordinating with project stakeholders including internal interdisciplinary SMEs, clients, vendors, contractors, etc.
  • Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
  • Strong knowledge with design codes, standards, and guidelines such as NESC, RUS, IEEE, ASCE 7, ASCE 48, ASCE 74, AISC, and ACI 318.
  • Prior experience in foundation design using FAD Tools and/or LPile.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to coordinate with other disciplines to ensure a cohesive project design.
  • Proven ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, evolving, and deadline-driven environment.
  • Must be highly organized to manage detailed project information and prioritize tasks.
  • Well versed in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
  • Must be willing to travel to project locations for short durations (typically one to two days per trip) around the United States or Canada.
  • Must be authorized for full-time work in the United States or Canada.
  • Location in Round Rock, TX or Broomfield, CO are preferred
  • Experience with transmission line voltages at 500 kV and above preferred
  • Experience with underground medium to extra high voltage line designs preferred
  • Transmission line electrical studies including but not limited to EMF, insulation coordination, lightning protection, corona effects, etc. preferred
  • Proficiency in PLS-TOWER preferred
  • Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates preferred
  • Experience in testing specifications preferred
  • Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k matching
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
  • RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)
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