Lead Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Chattanooga, TN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to apply and expand knowledge of underground transmission line engineering, including routing, duct bank configurations, manhole placement, and electrical principles. The role involves designing 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. Responsibilities include physical design such as duct bank layouts, trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, and development of drawing packages. The engineer will also be responsible for cable selection studies, determining bonding schemes, and performing ampacity calculations. Additionally, the role involves developing riser structure configurations and structural loading, creating specifications for cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation, and general construction. Collaboration with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components and directing a project team of engineers, designers, and drafters are key aspects of this hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in the office.

Requirements

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• 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
• Willingness or ability to lead others who use modern tools like automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
• Experience in directing automation and process-improvement work, such as automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, or generating design documentation
• Guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
• Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior