Distribution Engineer I

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.

About the role

TRC is seeking a Distribution Engineer I to join our Distribution Engineering Group within our growing Power Sector. This is an in-office position, and candidates must be local to our Windsor, CT location. This position is responsible for performing complex detailed design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems, including gathering and preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates. The role requires well-rounded technical aptitude, high problem-solving ability, and excellent teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Create business cases to justify system improvements.
• Coordinate planning activities as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers.
• Lead and support capital maintenance and customer-driven projects.
• Develop, review, and authenticate distribution planning documents and power quality investigations.
• Develop, support, and improve distribution single line diagrams and distribution system switching diagrams.
• Provide input to support and improve distribution equipment specifications.
• Participate in procurement of distribution equipment.
• Follow, develop, and improve planning processes and standards.
• Participate and lead planning initiatives, including presentations to the planning team and senior management.
• Provide various reporting to Distribution management, Project Manager, and project team.
• Assist the Supervisor, Distribution Planning in managing planning activities.
• Provide technical support to field organizations.
• Mentor more junior engineers and designers.
• Demonstrate project management skills, including working in an environment with firm deadlines and delivering on time and on budget.
• Apply technical knowledge in power flow, short-circuit, motor starts, and power quality issues such as harmonics and flicker.
• Apply technical knowledge in microgrids and mini grids.
• Apply business knowledge in the utility and regulated environment.
• Understand the working knowledge of Operations groups and the challenges they face day-to-day.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Travel to client sites, primarily local, though some overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a Utility Environment.
• Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience with GIS systems, preferably GTECH or Smallworld, and CADD systems (AutoCAD/PLS CADD).
• Experience working in both field and office environments (preferred).
• Previous experience working in Distribution, preferably in the distribution design team of a utility.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
• Excellent team player with the ability to prioritize assignments to meet commitments.
• Problem-solving skills with proven ability to deal with engineering issues in a timely fashion.
• Ability to arrive at pragmatic solutions to technical issues that represent the best-engineered solution from the perspectives of cost, schedule, and scope.

Benefits

• 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).
• Minimum of 8 paid holidays per year for all full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $30.00 - USD $36.24 per hour.

Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators.