Electrical Design Engineer

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Overview

We are currently seeking an Electrical Designer with 5+ years of professional experience to be part of our design team in the Santa Ana / Irvine, CA office.

Under general direction of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the prospective candidate will perform the transportation field and office electrical, electronic, and related traffic engineering work of relating to Traffic Signals, Lighting Systems, ITS, and TMS elements.

The candidate will act as engineer supporting in all project phases, and will prepare and review the plans, specifications, and estimates.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineer support with preparing and reviewing plans, specifications and estimates of Ultimate and Temporary Traffic Signal Systems, Highway Lighting Systems, Sign Illumination Systems, CCTV Systems, Fiber Optic Systems, Traffic Monitoring Station Systems and Traffic Census Station Systems.
• Manage multi projects concurrently.
• Provide technical knowledge and supervision for standards of the electrical design and coordinate with fellow designers.
• Provide direction on corrective methods to address design problems.
• Assist in all project phases and provide design recommendations or design innovation.
• Prepare correspondence and reports.
• Investigate problems in transportation electrical systems and provide solutions.
• Implement the electrical current design standards.
• Identify changes in scope of work as needed.
• Coordinate with design team as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (EIT or PE is a preferred).
• Experience on Caltrans Electrical Design projects. (5+ years relevant experience is highly preferred)
• Working knowledge of CADD software such as Micro-Station (preferred) and AutoCAD.
• Able to use traffic analysis software and visual lighting analysis software.
• Able to train team of designers for work as needed.
• Able to work with fast-paced schedule.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effectively communicates with team members and clients.

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Compensation : In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition : $80,000-$120,000.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.

Benefits : TRC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• 7 Paid holidays, 1 Floating holiday, and 15 Days PTO
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term / Short-term Disability

Disclaimers

TRC is an equal opportunity employer : disability / veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation : In accordance with local law, the 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.

TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status.

Salary Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 / Yr.