Power Systems Studies Lead

3 weeks ago

Austin, Texas, United States TRC Companies, Inc. Full time
About TRC

TRC is a leading engineering service firm that combines science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions for clients. Our professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial, and government clients, delivering breakthrough solutions that address local needs.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineering Supervisor to lead our Power System Studies (PSS) Engineering practice. The successful candidate will manage a team of engineers, oversee the performance of the team, and provide technical leadership, proposal development, financial performance, and resource management.

Responsibilities
  • Lead, develop, and foster an innovative and collaborative work environment within TRC's PSS Engineering practice.
  • Supervise staff, including performance feedback, salary planning, training, and career development.
  • Work with other Power System Engineering supervisors for resource management optimization.
  • Responsible for project bill rate establishment and utilization of staff.
  • Work closely with staff to understand technical gaps and provide training opportunities to fill those gaps.
  • Responsible for timesheet and expense approvals of staff.
  • Participate in the recruiting process, including interviewing and onboarding of new employees.
  • Participate in the preparation of proposals, schedules, and budget estimates for client activities.
  • Participate in overseeing and expanding the workload of existing clients.
  • Participate in new client pursuits.
  • Responsible for the coordination and planning of assignments, ensuring that projects meet resource requirements, budget, and schedule.
  • Ensure performance objectives are being met, proper document management is being implemented, and the quality process is being followed.
  • Act as a subject matter expert by applying knowledge of industry standards and electrical engineering principles specific to both transmission and distribution system studies.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science or Technology degree in Engineering (Electrical)
  • Registered Professional Engineer preferred
  • 15+ years of proven work experience in power system operations or planning with emphasis on analysis and studies.
  • 5+ years of Project Engineering experience
  • Demonstrates the ability to make decisions quickly, juggle multiple tasks, communicate in a clear and concise manner, and provide effective leadership
  • Demonstrates high levels of integrity
  • Experience using PSS/E, PSLF, and PSCAD is a must
  • Transmission Planning Studies including TOV & TRV, System Expansions, System Impact, Reliability & Operational, Distributed Generation, Regional Power Flow, Protective Relay and Coordination, Reactive Compensation Analysis, Steady-State, Dynamic and Short-Circuit, and NERC TPL and MOD Compliance studies.
  • Must demonstrate technical capabilities to effectively perform the job duties and responsibilities
  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to engage an audience
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must possess excellent organizational skills
  • Will be required to travel (as needed)
Benefits
  • 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.
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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