Substation Engineer IV

TRC Companies, Inc.

$90K — $131K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of eight years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Professional Engineer license strongly preferred.
  • Experience with electrical systems design and compliance monitoring.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering codes and standards (e.g., ANSI/IEEE, National Electric Safety Code).

Responsibilities

  • Perform design and engineering assessments for complex electrical systems.
  • Conduct detailed design estimates and schedules for projects.
  • Specify equipment and evaluate proposals for procurement.
  • Ensure safety and performance compliance through engineering calculations.
  • Coordinate design delivery and manage construction schedules.
  • Oversee construction activities to ensure adherence to specifications.
  • Generate reports and economic analyses for management approvals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • 401k options with company matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days annually based on tenure.
  • Minimum of 8 paid holidays for all full-time employees.
  • Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws.
Full Job Description
Overview

Perform engineering work using extensive knowledge and experience in evaluating, selecting, modifying, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for electrical systems of varying size and the highest complexity. Activities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

  1. Perform engineering work using extensive knowledge and experience in evaluating, selecting, modifying, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for electrical systems of varying size and the highest complexity. 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 the safety and performance of equipment and systems.
    • Selection and application of appropriate Engineering matters, equipment, 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 are not 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.
    • Aid in the evaluation and approval of the contractor's invoices.
    • Aid in receiving, inspection, and approval of equipment and materials.
    • Act as Project Engineer, when required, on projects of moderate to large size and complexity.
  2. Perform complex studies and economic analyses of engineering alternatives.
  3. Prepare reports and feasibility studies for submission to Management.
  4. Provide budget and schedule information to the Project Manager and Management.
  5. Serve as Project Engineer on assigned projects.
  6. Provide expertise in the Company's design, construction, QA/QC, and safety standards and the Company's document control system.
  7. Be recognized as an expert in applying Standards, both National and Local. (For example, ANSI/IEEE, National Electric Safety Code, ASTM, AIC, etc.)
  8. Shall promote complete and accurate record keeping and be responsible for the quality of all work performed.
  9. Shall keep informed of current developments in the areas of responsibility.
  10. Lead in the professional development, training, and evaluation of department personnel.
  11. May be required to travel to support work.
  12. Other duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Shall be an Engineer IV (Lead Engineer) or the equivalent with a minimum of eight (8) years of appropriate experience in the designated engineering field.
  • 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.
  • Professional Engineer license strongly preferred


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.

Salary Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $131,248.00 /Yr.

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