What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer III position at TRC Companies, Inc.?
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Overview
The Protection and Control III performs design engineering activities requiring a basic understanding of drawings, calculations, specifications, and industry standards and practices covering the assigned work. This role is responsible for relay protection and control engineering, including detailed design for substation projects of varying size, complexity, and voltage class.
This position is based in the Augusta, Maine office with the flexibility of a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities
- Proposal and Scope Development
- Lead preparation of proposals, conceptual designs, and execution plans.
- Develop engineering/project cost estimates and schedules.
- Engineering Design & Execution
- Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
- Lead protection and control design, including panel arrangements, single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring, and relay panel layouts.
- Perform engineering calculations for studies and reports (e.g., grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC load studies).
- Experience with substation physical design, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
- Develop equipment specifications for procurement and factory acceptance testing.
- Coordinate design activities across disciplines (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.).
- Project & Construction Oversight
- Ensure conformance with design plans, specifications, and industry standards.
- Monitor construction schedules and progress to ensure timely completion.
- Conduct field visits for measurements, equipment performance evaluation, and issue resolution.
- Verify completed work for quality, adequacy of design, and proper documentation.
- Project Management and Coordination
- Act as Project Engineer for projects of moderate to large size and complexity.
- Provide budget and schedule updates to the Project Manager and Management.
- Oversee design engineering and equipment delivery to meet construction schedules.
- Direct necessary project changes and manage interdisciplinary coordination.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Promote accurate record-keeping and ensure high-quality work.
- Maintain expertise in company standards, QA/QC processes, and safety regulations.
- Ensure compliance with National and Local Standards (e.g., ANSI/IEEE, NESC, ASTM, AIC).
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
- Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
- Regularly engage with clients and external stakeholders.
- Additional Contributions
- Support business development and marketing initiatives.
- Assist in industry technical committees or professional development activities.
- Provide short-term field support during construction as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited program.
- 5-8 years related experience in Protection & Control (P&C) engineering, including relay protection, system modeling, and substation automation.
- Possession of a Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and IEEE/ANSI Standards related to Protection & Control.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt and modify standard engineering approaches.
- Experience with P&C software tools (e.g., ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, CAPE) is preferred.
- Ability to travel for site visits and client meetings as needed.
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.
Disclaimers
TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site.
TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
Salary Range
USD $93,122.00 - USD $137,946.00 /Yr.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Salary : $93,122 - $137,946
