Lead Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Aurora, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will offer you the ability to apply and expand your knowledge of underground transmission line engineering, including routing, duct bank configurations, manhole placement and electrical principles to: Design of complex underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV Responsible for cost analyses, development of design criteria, siting and routing in complex environments, and placement of manholes for underground transmission lines Responsible for physical design including duct bank layouts, development of trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, development of drawing packages Responsible for cable selection studies, determining bonding scheme, performing ampacity calculations Develop riser structure configuration and structural loading Develop specifications including cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation, and general construction specifications Work and coordinate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components Direct project team of other engineers, designers, and drafters This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Requirements

This position requires a BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Have current PE License
Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling
Proficiency with cable tensioning calculations and software
12 or more years of experience of leading a design team in the development of complex underground transmission projects
Design experience incorporating code requirements, EPRI recommendations, client requirements
Experience in cost estimate development and schedule creation and coordination
Experience with XLPE cable design
Experience with the preparation of specifications for installation and procurement of underground transmission line materials and components
Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, bonding schemes, underground transmission line plan and profile drawings and other construction documents
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, EPRI Green Book, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with High Pressure Gas Filled or High-Pressured Fluid Filled pipe type cable systems and associated equipment
Experience with underground distribution or low voltage cable systems

Responsibilities

Design of complex underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV
Responsible for cost analyses, development of design criteria, siting and routing in complex environments, and placement of manholes for underground transmission lines
Responsible for physical design including duct bank layouts, development of trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, development of drawing packages
Responsible for cable selection studies, determining bonding scheme, performing ampacity calculations
Develop riser structure configuration and structural loading
Develop specifications including cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation, and general construction specifications
Work and coordinate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components
Direct project team of other engineers, designers, and drafters