Trc Companies, Inc.

Trc Companies, Inc.

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Transmission Engineer III

Design, plan, and oversee transmission line projects up to 500kV, including specs and construction.

Washington, DC
93k - 149k USD
Full Time
Intermediate (4-7 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Office Full-Time

About the Role

• Develop plan • profile drawings under your direction. • Assist in checking completed job for adequacy of design and documentation. • e) Assist in preparation and/or monitoring of complex construction schedules to ensure timely completion of the work. • Monitor the construction of transmission line project to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Activities may include, but not be limited to, the following: • 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. • 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 and construction specifications • Develop project schedule that incorporates all facets of design, client reviews, licensing and all other activities for successful project completion • a) Act as Resident Engineer on projects of any magnitude. • Develop a complete design package that incorporates all necessary details for construction, such as work lists, construction staking table, stringing sag charts, etc. • f) Assist in on-site design or investigation work to ensure adequacy of contractor's methods. • b) Safety and Security -- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. • c) Interpret complex plans and specifications and apply available information to ensure that all project design requirements are satisfied. • Site new transmission line and be able to coordinate and asses the impacts of real estate, licensing and environmental constraints on the overall engineering process. • Engineering calculations to assure safety and performance of equipment and systems. • Coordinating equipment delivery and design engineering to meet construction schedules. • Develop material lists in Excel spreadsheets

Key Responsibilities

  • design package
  • construction monitoring
  • material specs
  • schedule monitoring
  • engineering calculations
  • site coordination

What You Bring

• Be familiar with environmental and licensing processes and how to coordinate issues in the transmission line design process. • Interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated initiative and ability to lead. Attention to detail • 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. • d) Maintain familiarity with appropriate engineering and construction codes and ensure compliance with all codes. • P.E. preferred, or EIT, with the ability to be certified as a professional engineer as soon as eligible • Familiarity with industry codes standards and practices for electric utility practice. • Bachelor's Degree, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related • Knowledge in ACI, ASCE Pole manual, AISC Steel manual preferred, but not required • 5+ years experience within electrical transmission line design engineering

Requirements

  • pls-cadd
  • excel
  • pe
  • bsc engineering
  • 5+ years
  • communication

Benefits

• 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. • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match • 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. • These benefits are applicable to US employees. TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International employees. • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time

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