Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
This position applies and expands underground transmission line engineering knowledge, including routing, duct bank configurations, manhole placement, and electrical principles. The engineer designs underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500 kV and is responsible for cost analyses, design criteria, siting and routing challenges, manhole placement, physical design, cable studies and calculations, riser structures, specifications, and coordination with vendors and clients. The role also directs a small project team of engineers, designers, and drafters. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days remote. A generous relocation package may be available depending on location.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling.
- Proficiency with cable tensioning calculations and/or software.
- At least 7 years of experience as a member of a project team, observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse underground transmission projects.
- Design experience incorporating code requirements, EPRI recommendations, and client requirements.
- Experience developing cost estimates and creating and coordinating schedules.
- Experience with XLPE cable design.
- Experience preparing specifications for installation and procurement of underground transmission line materials and components.
- Knowledge to verify or review right-of-way requirements, bonding schemes, underground transmission line plan and profile drawings, and other construction documents.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Experience writing and providing supporting 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
- Current PE license or ability to acquire one within one year.
- 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.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500 kV.
- Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria; address siting and routing challenges and determine manhole placement.
- Complete physical design, including duct bank layouts, trenchless designs, cable-pulling calculations, and drawing packages.
- Conduct cable selection studies, determine bonding schemes, and perform ampacity calculations.
- Develop riser structure configurations and structural loading.
- Develop specifications for cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation, and general construction.
- Coordinate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
- Direct a small project team of engineers, designers, and drafters.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- FSA and 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.
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
- Potential relocation package, depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
