Transmission Engineer II Job San Diego area,California USA,Engineering

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.

Overview

Overview: TRC 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 500kV, and ongoing fiber-optic communication projects completed nationwide, TRC Power Delivery is adept at handling any linear project.

Job Function:
Will function as a Transmission Engineer on assigned projects of varying complexity. 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.

Responsibilities

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 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 asses the impacts of real estate, licensing and environmental constraints on the overall engineering process.
Develop project schedule that incorporates all facets of design, client reviews, licensing and all other activities for successful project completion
Develop plan - profile drawings under your direction.
Develop a complete design package that incorporates all necessary details for construction, such as work lists, construction staking table, stringing sag charts, etc.
Develop material and construction specifications
Engineering calculations to assure safety and performance of equipment and systems.
Coordinating equipment delivery and design engineering to meet construction schedules.
Assist in checking completed job for adequacy of design and documentation.
Monitor the construction of transmission line project to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Activities may include, but not be limited to, the following:

a) Act as Resident Engineer on projects of any magnitude.

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…