OverviewThis position is responsible for providing technical and administrative supervision of the DEG Permitting Design group. Provides Distribution Permitting Design support in areas of technical and managerial complexity. Performs billable work for clients within area of expertise. Serves as the lead interface for the group with other company departments, outside consultants, clients, contractors, suppliers, and others on technically related matters.
Responsibilities- Supervise the Permitting and Design efforts and provide support for Project Managers and others as appropriate. Responsible for teaming with and/or managing the efforts of teams/consultants that may be involved in Distribution Design projects.
- Responsible for working with Project Management in preparing and coordinating proposals, schedules, and budget estimates for client activities. Assign and schedule work as required to meet client requirements, assuring the highest quality and most efficient use of resources.
- Responsible for managing the DEG Permitting Design team to meet or exceed profitability and quality performing targets.
- Take a lead role in building and training the DEG Permitting Design team by hiring employees, marketing services, and providing outstanding service to clients.
- Serve as a resource to the Company's business development contact person with clients and partners.
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients, agencies, and the general public.
- Responsible for complete and accurate record keeping of all work performed by the DEG Permitting Design team.
- Responsible for Quality Assurance and Quality Control on all work performed by the Distribution Design group.
- Must have excellent PC skills with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and a working knowledge of CAD based programs.
- A strong knowledge and experience of electric utility distribution design and work management software is desired.
- Serve on industry committees and association groups as appropriate.
- Must be able to travel as necessary to support work.
- Administer company policies, salary administration, training, safety (both company and client), employee development, and performance evaluations for the employees of the Distribution Design group.
- Approve times sheets and expenses for direct reports.
- Achieve weekly billable goal as defined by the project guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned by the Manager/Director as need.
Qualifications- Minimum 5+ years of leadership/senior/lead design and permitting experience.
- Make-Ready Engineering and Permitting experience.
- Pole Loading Analysis experience/familiarity.
- Overhead Utilities, Underground Utilities, Wireless Utilities, Tower-mounted communications experience.
- TRC Management may consider other education and work experience to be acceptable for appointment to this position.
- Additional client specific requirements may apply.
- Demonstrates supervisory and leadership skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to effectively market Distribution Design services outside the company.
- Expected to provide excellent client service, be innovative, and maintain a high level of integrity. Demonstrates strong understanding of electric distribution construction standards and practices and able to navigate and understand utility maps and design plans.
- Possesses an extensive knowledge of field measurement devices, survey equipment, and software applications.
- Proficient use and knowledge of computers and software applications desired (MS Office products).
- Must be self-driven and able to multi-task.
- Additional client specific requirements may apply.
- TRC offers advancement potential and a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with a company match.
- Must have clear and valid driver-s license; Must be at least 21 years of age to drive on company time including personal and company vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications: - CPS Energy Pole Attachment Permitting experience (highly desired)
- City of San Antonio (COSA) Permitting experience
- TxDOT RULIS / ROW Permitting experience
- Railroad Permitting experience
- Associate Degree in Engineering (Power Delivery preferred) with 5+ years senior/lead design experience preferred.
- Bachelor-s Degree in engineering preferred, P.E. a plus.
- Experience with Katapult, IkeGPS, PoleForeman, O-Calc, Spida, PLS, etc.
Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:
- 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).
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.
Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
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Salary RangeUSD $78,852.80 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.
