Transmission Engineer III

Company Overview

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 power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. TRC combines science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions for pipelines, power plants, roadways, reservoirs, schoolyards, and security solutions. The firm rewards employees for successful performance and invests in their careers through training, new skills, and certifications.

About the Role

TRC Power Delivery offers a full range of design and planning services for transmission and communication line projects, handling projects up to 500 kV and nationwide fiber‑optic communication projects. The Transmission Engineer will work on new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber‑optic attachments.

Responsibilities

• Design or assist in the design of transmission and distribution line projects, including preliminary design and budgetary estimates for projects ranging from 115 kV to 500 kV.
• Develop material lists in Excel spreadsheets.
• Create structure framing details, specifying parts, hardware, insulators, and grounding for steel, round wood, or laminated wood poles.
• Coordinate environmental and licensing processes and assess real‑estate, licensing, and environmental constraints.
• Develop project schedules that incorporate design, client reviews, licensing, and other activities.
• Produce plan and profile drawings under direction.
• Prepare complete design packages, including work lists, construction staking tables, stringing sag charts, and related documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations to assure safety and performance of equipment and systems.
• Coordinate equipment delivery and design engineering to meet construction schedules.
• Assist in checking completed jobs for adequacy of design and documentation.
• Monitor construction of transmission line projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Act as Resident Engineer on projects of any magnitude.
• Observe safety and security procedures, report unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
• Interpret complex plans and specifications to satisfy all project design requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with engineering and construction codes and ensure compliance.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring complex construction schedules for timely completion.
• Support on‑site design or investigation work to verify contractor methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical transmission line design engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred, with eligibility to become certified.
• Proficiency with power line and structure modeling for CAD development (PLSCADD and modules such as POLE, TOWER).
• Experience with Excel, MFAD, L‑PILE, and NESC.
• Knowledge of ACI, ASCE Pole Manual, AISC Steel Manual (preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with industry codes, standards, and practices for electric utility work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership ability, and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options and company match.
• Paid time off (15–25 days per year, depending on status and seniority).
• Minimum of 8 paid holidays per year for full‑time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws for all employees.
• Jurisdiction‑specific benefit packages for international and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation

Salary range: USD $93,000 – $149,000 per year (varies based on experience, education, skill level, location, and other factors). Eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against key performance indicators.