Distribution Designer III

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TRC is hiring a Distribution Designer III to support our client based in California with distribution overhead design. This position will be working within our Power Distribution engineer team and is a part of our growing power Sector.

The Distribution Designer III will be responsible for performing complex detailed design of overhead electric distribution systems, assisting with quality control reviews and training junior team members.

• This position is responsible for performing complex detailed design of overhead electric distribution systems.
• This work includes the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates.
• Will perform detailed design work including the preparation of drawings, specifications, and estimates for review and approval by the responsible engineer.
• Shall provide limited direction to Designers and Technicians on assigned projects and may be required to act as design leader on projects of minor complexity.
• Shall have a thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures pertaining to technical matters in one or more of the following areas:
  • Distribution Electrical Design
  • Instrumentation and Control
  • Protective Relaying
  • Transmission Design
  • Substation Design
  • Civil Design
  • iSurveying
  • GIS and Mapping

• Shall perform with a minimum of supervision, a variety of design related duties including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Prepare manual or computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
  • Perform design services requiring a full understanding of drawings, specifications, and industry and Company standards covering the assigned work.
  • Take a significant role in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, evaluations, and requisitions.
  • Assist in the preparation of underground engineering calculations including voltage flicker calculations.
  • Coordinate equipment deliveries and design development to meet project schedules.
  • Acquire on-site field data to accomplish the design or to monitor and evaluate equipment performance.
  • May serve as a Project Coordinator on certain projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to handle contacts with clients and other agencies in connection with project design responsibilities.
• Ability to follow prescribed standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership and technical capability to perform to job responsibilities.
• 8+ years of underground and/or overhead distribution engineering experience. Experience working with SDG&E preferred.
• Experience working in field and office preferred.
• Experience using AutoCAD or Microstation or PLS-CADD preferred.
• Experience reviewing designs and/or training of junior level staff preferred.

Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• 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.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.