Transmission Engineer

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy,transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team,you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

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.

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. 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, develop material etc.
• 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.

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural…