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Overview:
TRC, one of the nation’s most capable engineering service firms. TRC is currently seeking a Transmission Engineering I with an interest in engineering facilities from line extensions to major transmission additions for the firm’s Transmission Line Engineering practice. 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 500 kV and ongoing fiber-optic communication projects completed nationwide, TRC Power Delivery is adept at handling any linear project. TRC’s commitment to safety is not lip service. Safety is embedded in our culture and integral to how we conduct our business. Our executive safety council provides leadership for safety initiatives that protect not only our employees, but the work sites they frequent.
Responsibilities:
Job Function: Will function as a transmission engineer on assigned projects under the supervision of a designated professional engineer. Position will be responsible for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic attachment.

Job duties: Design or assist in the design of various transmission and distribution line projects. Activities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Assist in development of 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
• Ability to read and interpret project schedule that incorporates all facets of design, client reviews, licensing, and all other activities for successful project completion
• Develop plan & profile drawings under the direction of experienced engineers
• Under the guidance and direction of experienced engineers, develop a complete design package that incorporates all necessary details for construction, such as work lists, construction staking table, stringing sag charts, etc.
• Under the guidance and direction of experienced engineers, develop material and construction specifications
• Engineering calculations to assure safety and performance of equipment and systems
• Assist in coordinating equipment delivery and design engineering to meet construction schedules
• Assist in checking completed job for adequacy of design and documentation

Qualifications:

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering Degree
• 0 - 2 years of experience in the transmission engineering field
• Preferably, EIT-certified with the ability to be certified as a professional engineer as soon as eligible
• Experience with Power Line and Structure modeling for computer aided and design development. PLS-CADD and associated modules (POLE, TOWER), Excel, MFAD or Lpile is preferred but no required
• Knowledge in ACI, ASCE Pole manual, AISC Steel manual preferred but not required
• Familiarity with NESC, industry codes standards and practices for electric utility practice preferred but not required
• Interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated initiative and ability to lead. Attention to detail.
• Travel may be required.

ACCESSIBILITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

TRC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@trccompanies.com.

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The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.
TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time

• Assist in development of 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
• Ability to read and interpret project schedule that incorporates all facets of design, client reviews, licensing, and all other activities for successful project completion
• Develop plan & profile drawings under the direction of experienced engineers
• Under the guidance and direction of experienced engineers, develop a complete design package that incorporates all necessary details for construction, such as work lists, construction staking table, stringing sag charts, etc.
• Under the guidance and direction of experienced engineers, develop material and construction specifications
• Engineering calculations to assure safety and performance of equipment and systems
• Assist in coordinating equipment delivery and design engineering to meet construction schedules
• Assist in checking completed job for adequacy of design and documentatio