What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Designer I position at TRC Companies, Inc.?
The Distribution Designer I will perform field data collection, detailed design of overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems and back-office work to support those functions. This work includes gathering field data for designs, entering the information into various programs and the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications and estimates as defined by the client’s scope of work document.
Independently perform a variety of design related duties including but not limited to the following:
- Design and prepare independently, construction orders related to overhead, underground facilities associated with electric distribution systems applying prescribed standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
- Gather equipment information in the field for design using a variety of tools including a Trimble GPS device and a Hastings Stick.
- Preparation of field notes and design using a variety of data collection tools including DDS and other client tools.
- Transfer field notes to a structural design and contribute to the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, evaluation, and requisitions.
- Preparation of computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
- Perform design services requiring a full understanding of drawings, specifications, and industry and company standards covering the assigned work.
- Preparation of engineering calculations (pole loading, guying, transformer sizing, conductor loading / sagging).
- Coordinate design development to meet project schedules.
- Achieve weekly billable goal as defined by the project guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience: Associate Degree or the equivalent in a technical field preferred. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience required with no degree. DEG Management may consider other education and work experience to be acceptable for appointment to this position. Shall have demonstrated leadership and technical capability to perform to job duties and responsibilities. Complete the DEG Qualification-General template. Initiate and maintain the DEG Engineering Qualification template for the appropriate Job Title.
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.
