Distribution Assistant Supervisor

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Overview
Essential Functions of Position:

• Take a lead role in building the Distribution EMC Design group by assisting with hiring employees, marketing services, and providing outstanding service to clients.
• Assign and schedule work as required to meet client requirements, assuring the highest quality and most efficient use of resources.
• Responsible for complete and accurate record keeping of all work performed by their Distribution Design team.
• Responsible for Quality Assurance and Quality Control on all work performed by their Distribution Design team.
• With the assistance of Distribution Supervisors and Managers, administer company policies, salary administration, training, safety (both company and client specific), employee development, and performance evaluations for the employees in the Distribution EMC Design team.
• Approve time sheets and expenses for direct reports.
• Achieve weekly billable goals as defined by the project guidelines (and/or Management) and continuously monitor employee utilization.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager, or Director as needed.

Additional function of the position:

• Manage field personnel.
• Perform various field technical services supporting distribution design projects such as grid improvement projects, power facility maintenance programs, system inventories and audits, joint use management and permitting, lighting audits, etc.
• Perform field data collection utilizing laptop computers, tablet devices, GPS units, and other electronic devices to collect data for input into database software as necessary.
• Follow prescribed standards and procedures.
• Manage a large number of tasks simultaneously.
• Quickly grasp and master new software programs including work management systems, design tools, etc.
• Provide Storm Damage Assessment support.
• Perform function of a project lead on projects.
• Navigate difficult conversations as needed.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, OR Associate Degree in an Engineering or Technology related field, OR a sufficient combination of experience and education (at the discretion of the hiring team).
• 1-2 years of utility distribution design experience with a utility or consulting engineering firm with demonstrated project capability.
• Experience with a wide variety of distribution project types such as reconductoring, relocations, circuit extensions, load transfers, voltage conversions, equipment retrofits, SCADA equipment installations, 3rd party pole attachment projects, fiber design, construction coordination, post construction inspection, etc.
• Experience handling client relations and communications with other agencies in connection with project design responsibilities.
• Experience managing projects and leading a team through successful projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and technical capability to perform job responsibilities.
• Track record of training and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Thorough knowledge of NESC as it pertains to distribution level power (35kV and under) and communication facilities.
• Experience utilizing industry standard pole modeling and loading tools (SPIDAcalc, PoleForeman, O-calc)
• Experience working in the field and office.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Registered PE
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience with software programs such as Mapwise and QGIS.
• 3 or more years of utility distribution design experience with a utility or consulting engineering firm with demonstrated project capability.
• Experience in both power distribution design and joint-use pole attachment projects

Travel: 10-25% (Travel requirements may vary)
EEO Statement
TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.