Distribution Operations Manager
TRCAbout Us: Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. 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. TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs - so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world. Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. 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 seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Operations Manager to lead the technical operations and office administration for a growing Electric Distribution Engineering Practice. This position will work directly with internal clients and develop relationships while providing technical direction to a staff of designers and engineers. This position develops procedures and delivers services to meet client contract requirements and specifications. Leads office staff to meet client and Distribution Engineering practice goals and objectives. An eligible candidate will be a hands-on, highly skilled manager with a combination of management and technical experience. TRC's Power Delivery Group provides a wide variety of engineering and operational services to the power and utility industries, and the selected candidate will have a core knowledge and ability to interface between multi-disciplined groups within TRC and with internal clients. Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple teams delivering distribution projects to our clients. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure that deliverables meet or exceed the client's expectations. Collaborate with clients to develop policy, procedure and quality expectations that meet client requirements and increase effectiveness of our deliverables. Manage the staff at various offices and general administration of the office day to day activities in coordination with the Director or Office Practice Lead of Distribution Engineering. Work directly with office supervisors in developing the resource plans, design criteria, estimating functions and client proposals for our distribution engineering services. Work directly with office supervisors in developing the resource plans, design criteria, estimating functions and client proposals for our distribution engineering services. Develop strong partnerships with other Distribution Engineering offices and other TRC sectors to increase business and market potential for TRC. Be able to travel as needed to develop new client relationships and manage the solicitations by utilities for new engineering opportunities. Develop, manage and submit regular reports to track operational and financial results as needed. Qualifications: BS degree in a technical discipline preferably electrical, civil, mechanical engineering, or demonstrated experience and qualifications in distribution utility engineering or distribution project management. 10-15 years of progressive experience engineering and designing overhead/underground electrical utility distribution experience. Experience engineering and designing voltages ranging 4kv-35kv. Experience with pole loading, bill of materials, construction drawings, voltage drop and flicker, pulling calcs, joint pole, and other related tasks to complete a construction package. Ability to manage/supervise people. Software: Ocalc or Spida, AutoCAD, estimati…