Telecommunications Engineer

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 communities and clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. The company combines science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions, from pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, and schoolyards to security solutions.

About the role

TRC has an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to deliver telecommunication engineering solutions to a varied client base. The Telecommunications Engineer will report directly to the Senior Telecommunication Operations Manager and will support engineering design for utilities, municipalities, and ISPs. The ideal candidate will be familiar with all aspects of telecommunications engineering, including the design of fiber optic networks, RF systems, utility and telecom sites, and facilities with primary and backup power and grounding.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and design teams by supporting project deliverables and acting as a technical advisor to the engineering execution team.
• Lead and perform communication projects for a wide range of clients.
• Develop engineering design drawings and specification packages for contractor bidding.
• Oversee, lead, and perform telecommunications project design efforts for fiber optic, microwave, and two-way radio system procurement and implementation using client standards or developing new standards for utilities.
• Work with governmental and regulatory agencies.
• Establish project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with other internal engineering departments, external contractors, and utility construction crews.
• Work with the Project Management team to track technical, schedule, and cost performance of projects and staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in consulting engineering for electric, gas, water, or similar industries.
• EIT preferred.
• Experience with EDX, Planet, Pathloss software, or any other similar path design software.
• Familiarity with and understanding of TDM, IP, SONET, GIGE, RF, Mesh, SCADA, P-C, DNP, and 61850.
• Knowledge and experience working with computer-aided drafting systems (CAD) and MicroStation is preferred.
• Experience working with utilities and ISPs preferred.
• Demonstrated writing and communication skills through past client and team interaction.
• Ability to learn and develop under leadership from the Telecom Operations Director.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options with 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 for all employees, including part-time.

Pay

Salary range: USD $70,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 per year. Eligibility for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against Key Performance Indicators.