Distribution Designer I

About Us TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP's 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy,transportationand infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team,you'lldiscover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications. Overview TRC is hiring a Distribution Designer and this position will be working within our Power Distribution Engineering team and a part of our growing Power Sector. Responsibilities * Perform detailed engineering and design work for overhead and underground electric distribution systems. Responsibilities include preparing design calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates using available records, as-built documentation, GIS data, and other provided sources (no field work required). * Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, planners, project managers, and experienced distribution system designers in a professional office environment. * Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), applicable national engineering standards, utility construction standards, and recognized industry best practices as they relate to distribution system design. * Build a broad understanding of engineering principles, including design feasibility, constructability, materials selection, and project economics, as applied to electric (and potential gas) distribution systems. * Maintain production schedules and quality standards for assigned projects by managing design data, engineering analyses, reports, drawings, and electronic records in accordance with departmental guidelines and document control requirements. * Prepare, review, and modify electrical and roadway drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, graphs, and complete construction drawing packages using CAD, GIS, and other engineering software tools. * Perform desktop-based technical support for distribution system planning and analysis, including system inventories, joint-use coordination support, permitting documentation, design reviews, and compliance checks using existing databases and records. * Utilize computer systems, engineering software, and database applications to input, analyze, and manage project-related data necessary for design and reporting purposes. * Develop a working knowledge of telephone, cable, and other communication facilities as they relate to joint-use coordination and distribution system design. * Communicate technical information clearly and professionally in written reports, emails, and design documentation, and present ideas effectively in both formal and informal office settings. * Share complete, accurate, and timely information with supervisors, coworkers, and internal stakeholders, and maintain effective communicat