Principal Consultant

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

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.

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

We are seeking a senior industry expert to grow our Grid Solutions capability serving Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Distribution System Operators (DSO) across Europe. This role will be responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership to clients while working closely with the VP of Delivery & RTS Delivery Lead to build a scalable, sustainable delivery capability across onshore UK, nearshore, and offshore teams.

The successful candidate will be a recognised SME within the UK electricity distribution sector, possessing deep expertise in network operations, grid modernisation, such as ADMS, SCADA, and GIS solutions. They will act as a trusted advisor to utility executives, operational stakeholders, and technical teams, helping customers define and execute their digital grid transformation strategies.

Responsibilities

Operational & Technical Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to DNO control room, IT, and OT teams.
• Provide industry expertise on network operations, outage management, switching, fault response, and network visibility.
• Support customers in defining operational processes, system enhancements, and future-state operating models.
• Advise on the adoption and optimisation of ADMS, SCADA, and GIS capabilities.
  
  

Technical Leadership

• Provide deep technical expertise across Grid Solutions technologies.
• Lead solution design, architecture discussions, integration planning, and implementation approaches.
• Support delivery teams in resolving complex technical and operational challenges.
• Ensure successful alignment between business processes and technology solutions.
  
  

Team Growth

• Support business development, solution shaping, and proposal development activities.
• Help define service offerings across advisory, implementation, integration, testing, and managed services.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, utility customers, and industry partners.
• Contribute to the growth of the UK utility practice through thought leadership and market engagement.
  
  

Essential Experience

• Significant experience working within UK electricity distribution and DNO environments.
• Strong understanding of control room operations, network management, and utility IT/OT architectures.
• Deep expertise in one or more GE solutions including ADMS, SCADA, and GIS.
• Experience delivering complex utility transformation and system integration programmes.
• Proven ability to engage with both operational users and technical teams.
• Demonstrated success building and growing technical teams and delivery capabilities.
• Experience working with blended onshore, nearshore, and offshore delivery models.
  
  

Success Profile

The Ideal Candidate Will Be Equally Comfortable

• Working with control room operators to improve operational processes.
• Advising IT and OT teams on solution architecture, integration, and technology roadmaps.
• Leading technical delivery and problem-solving activities.
• Working with the VP Delivery to define capability strategy and workforce plans.
• Mentoring, and developing the next generation of Grid Solutions specialists.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum.
• Must have Oracle Primavera P6 and Unifier experience in relation to designing, configuring and administering the system.
• Ability to communicate at highest level of organisation, outgoing, team player with ability to delegate and prioritise work across a team.
• Ability to manage business change activities in line with end 2 end project, programme or portfolio delivery to enable the adoption of new systems and enhancements.
• Must have a deep understanding of controls methodologies, consulting and business analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Primavera (Unifier, P6, and Gateway), Aconex, Contruent (ARES) PRISM, Deltek Cobra and EcoSys software desired.
• Experience of working with Oracle, other major software vendors and cloud/managed service providers.
• Strong business acumen, high energy and self-motivated
• Excellent organisation skills and proven ability to multi-task.
• Strong presentation, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates personal accountability.
• Promotes a learning and growth culture in their area of accountability.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience within capital infrastructure projects.
  
  

Supervision

Working with defined authority and responsibility for a significant area of work, including technical, financial and quality aspects. Establishes organisational objectives and delegates responsibilities. Is accountable for actions and decisions taken by self and subordinates.

Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• 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.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
  
  

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.

EEO Statement

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.