Transmission Engineer

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Transmission Engineer " role in "Oakland, CA (Hybrid - 3 days office)" with one of our industry-leading clients. This is a long-term opportunity, with competitive pay, and the team is actively scheduling interviews.


Role: Transmission Engineer
Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid - 3 days office) - Travel required to Fresno or West Sac
Employment Type: Contract-to-hire

Position Summary:

• This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining.
• The role is for a journey-level engineer who has mastered Associate engineer skills and duties, and is responsible for leading the engineering and design of more complex projects.
• The journey engineer exercises independent judgment in applying engineering principles and works with minimal supervision.
• Collaboration with engineers, project managers, construction personnel, and other business partners to assess project needs is essential.
• Additional responsibilities include developing technical studies and reports, providing guidance to contractors and outside vendors, and traveling to/from project-related functions approximately 20% of the time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Resolve problems of moderate scope using standard solutions
• Independently plan work under general direction; progress reviewed periodically for technical accuracy
• Perform functions of Associate level Engineer as needed
• Provide technical expertise, conduct engineering analyses, studies, and develop conceptual designs
• Present findings to internal teams, contractors, and vendors
• Conduct walk downs and design review meetings
• Prepare technical documents including design criteria, scope documents, specifications, and reports
• Develop, evaluate, and recommend alternative project proposals
• Solicit, prepare, and evaluate contracts/proposals from engineering consultants
• Review consultant contracts for technical compliance
• Interpret and apply applicable codes and regulations
• Participate in developing restoration plans and assist in root cause analysis
• Approve reports, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings
• Respond promptly to facility failures in emergencies
• Represent client to government bodies for assigned projects.

Qualifications:
Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited US curriculum or equivalent from outside the US.
• 3 years of cumulative experience in engineering and design.

Desired:

• Electrical transmission line engineering for 115kv-500kv
• Strong familiarity with GO 95, NESC, and client transmission line standards and construction practices
• Strong familiarity with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.
• Skills in project management.

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics , supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio . With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent , we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Learn more: tridentconsultinginc.com.


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