Underground Transmission Engineer
About The Position
The Underground Transmission Engineer supports engineering and design for underground transmission projects ranging from small assignments to large, complex cable systems. Projects may include new installations, relocations, system upgrades, and underground-to-overhead transitions at voltages from 69 kV to 500 kV. 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 estimating, scheduling, proposals, and QA/QC activities. The position may guide junior staff and participate in client meetings and project-site visits as required.
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 69 kV 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
