Lead Electrical Engineer - TRC Companies, Inc.

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TRC Companies, Inc., a pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960's, is a national engineering and environmental consulting firm that provides integrated services to the energy, environmental, and infrastructure markets. TRC serves a broad range of clients ranging from Utilities, Developers, Industry and Government, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation. 

Function as a senior engineer on assigned Entergy projects and provide support to the P-C Entergy project team. Senior engineer is expected to be familiar with the following aspects of the typical electrical protection system:

• Relay One-Line Diagrams
• Integration (Communication) One-Line Diagrams
• Front Views
• Bill of Materials
• AC Schematics (Three-Lines)
• DC Schematics
• Wiring Diagrams
• Interconnections
• Cable Schedules
• Various P-C Documents (Outage Plans, Protection Summaries, etc.)
• Construction Support
• As-Builts
• Review/Checking Procedures (QAQC)

Additionally, a P-C Engineer IV is expected to have previous training in the management aspects of a project. This includes schedule, budget, and resources assigned to the job(s).

Essential Functions of Position:

1. Serve as Lead Engineer on assigned renewable Energy projects.
   1. Be a direct interface with the Renewable Energy project team.
   2. Attend project meetings for current and future projects.
   3. Support scoping projects as needed by performing conceptual drawing creation, scope of work (SOW) creation, creating Class III estimates, and participating in bid reviews.
   4. Be lead engineer on assigned renewable energy projects and interface with EPC engineering team. This includes, but is not limited to, attending meetings, providing direction to the EPC, reviewing design packages for conformity to standards, and answering RFIs.
   5. Provide technical support on non-assigned EPC design packages as needed, including but not limited to helping on design package checks and providing technical insight for complex designs.
   6. Attend site visits as needed for scoping assessments, project kick-offs, competitive bid meetings, and others as requested by Entergy. 
2. Perform engineering work using judgement in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for various engineering systems of varying size and medium to high complexity under the direction of the incumbent-s supervisor or other professional engineer. Activities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Preliminary design, budgetary estimating, and scheduling.
• Detailed design, estimating, and scheduling.
• Equipment specification, proposal evaluation and requisitioning.
• Engineering calculations to assure safety and performance of equipment and systems.
• Application of appropriate Engineering subject matters and systems.
• Interdisciplinary interface for constructability and conformance to project requirements.
• Coordinating design engineering and equipment delivery to meet construction schedules.
• Acquisition of on-site measurements and other data to accomplish the design or enable the evaluation of equipment performance.
• Checking completed job for quality, adequacy of design, and documentation.

1. Monitor the construction of various electrical systems as assigned to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Activities may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Monitor construction work to assure conformance with plans and specifications.
• Monitor work to assure compliance with applicable engineering and construction codes and practices.
• Monitor construction schedules to ensure timely completion of the work.
• Direct changes to the work when requested by the Project Engineer.
• Carry out programs for the testing of materials, equipment, or plant systems at the direction of the Project Engineer.
• Support in evaluation and approval of contractor-s invoices.
• Aid in receiving, inspection, and approval of equipment and materials.

1. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from accredited program. 
2. Minimum 8 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience)
3. Professional Engineer
4. Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standard
5. Strong preference for those with:
   - Excellent written - verbal communication skills
   - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Act as a Lead Engineer, when required, on projects of moderate size and complexity.
7. Perform complex studies and economic analyses of engineering alternatives.
8. Prepare reports and feasibility studies for submission to Management.
9. Provide budget and schedule information to Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Management.
10. Serve as Project Engineer on assigned projects.
11. Be proficient with the Company-s design, construction, QA/QC, and safety standards and the Company document control system.
12. Be proficient applying Standards, both National and Local. (For example, ANSI/IEEE, National Electric Safety Code, ASTM, AIC, etc.)
13. Shall promote complete and accurate record keeping and be responsible for the quality of all work performed.
14. Shall keep informed of current developments in the areas of responsibility.
15. May assist in the professional development, training, and evaluation of department personnel.
16. May be required to travel to support work.
17. Other duties as required.
18. Shall be an Engineer IV (Engineer) or the equivalent with a minimum of eight (8) years of appropriate experience in the designated engineering field
19. Shall possess a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited engineering program or the equivalent amount of experience in the designated engineering field
20. Possession of a Professional Engineering License is preferred
21. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
22. Possesses solid technical and problem-solving skills
23. Self-Motivated, detail-oriented person
24. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
25. Experience with engineer software applications (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam Revu).

TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.