Underground Transmission Engineer

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC • Minnetonka, MN

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About The Position

The Underground Transmission Engineer supports engineering and design for underground transmission projects, ranging from smaller assignments to large, complex cable systems. Projects may involve new installations, relocations, system upgrades, and underground-to-overhead transitions at voltages from 69kV to 500kV.

The role supports projects from conceptual design and routing through detailed design and construction. Work includes cable-system calculations, duct-bank and manhole design, plan and profile development, technical specifications, and coordination with clients, utilities, vendors, contractors, and other engineering disciplines. The engineer also supports procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, project estimates, schedules, proposals, and QA/QC activities, and may guide junior staff.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. describes its purpose as creating a better world through work that transforms the energy grid, designs resilient infrastructure, and develops communities. Its culture emphasizes relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, growth, collaboration, safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. The firm reports more than 50 years of experience and recognition in ENR rankings in 2025. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or related engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Three or more years of relevant experience in underground transmission, underground distribution, cable systems, power delivery, or underground utility design.
• Working knowledge of underground cable systems, duct banks, manholes, cable accessories, and installation methods.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with transmission systems rated 69kV or higher.
• Experience with CYMCAP and cable-pulling software such as Pull Planner or Cable 3D.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Active EIT certification or progress toward professional licensure.
• Experience with BoreAid or trenchless installation design.
• Experience supporting cable procurement, construction, testing, or commissioning.
• Proven ability to work with limited supervision and guidance to execute and meet multiple project commitments.

Responsibilities

• Design underground transmission systems in accordance with applicable industry, client, and utility standards.
• Perform cable ampacity, pulling, cable selection, grounding, and bonding calculations.
• Develop routes, duct banks, manholes, risers, trenchless crossings, and cable-system layouts.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, material lists, and construction packages.
• Review survey, utility, geotechnical, thermal-resistivity, and vendor information.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Support project estimates, schedules, proposals, and QA/QC activities.
• Guide junior staff and complete assignments within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Participate in client meetings and project-site visits as required.

What This Job Offers

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