Underground Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy is a company focused on engineering solutions in the energy sector, and they are seeking an Underground Transmission Line Engineer 3 to design underground transmission lines and support project development. The role involves responsibilities such as developing design criteria, performing cable selection studies, and coordinating with other engineers and designers.

Responsibilities:

• Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV
• Support Project team to develop for cost analyses, development of design criteria, routing, siting and routing challenges and placement of manholes for underground transmission lines
• Support development of physical design including duct bank layouts, development of trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, development of drawing packages
• Support 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
• Coordinate other engineers, designers and drafters
• Review vendor submittals

Requirements:

• This position requires a BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Experience with cable tensioning calculations and/or software
• 3 or more years of experience on underground transmission projects
• Experience with XLPE cable design
• Preparation of specifications for installation and procurement of underground transmission line materials and components
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience with CYMCAP
• 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