Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer – Grid

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design underground transmission lines for voltages reaching up to 500kV.

• Conduct cost analyses and establish design criteria.

• Tackle siting and routing challenges while determining manhole placements.

• Create physical designs, which include duct bank layouts and trenchless designs.

• Execute cable pulling and ampacity calculations.

• Prepare comprehensive drawing packages.

• Carry out cable selection studies and establish bonding schemes.

• Develop configurations for riser structures and assess structural loading.

• Formulate specifications for cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation, and general construction.

• Collaborate with vendors and clients to specify components for transmission lines.

• Lead a small team of engineers, designers, and drafters on projects.

• Implement technology, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools as appropriate, exercising professional judgment and review.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.

• No sponsorship for U.S. work authorization will be provided.

• Proficient in CYMCAP modeling.

• Skilled in cable tensioning calculations and/or related software.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as part of a project team on various underground transmission projects.

• Proven experience in adhering to project schedules and managing budget constraints.

• Design experience that includes code requirements, EPRI recommendations, and client specifications.

• Background in developing cost estimates and coordinating project schedules.

• Familiarity with XLPE cable design.

• Experience in drafting specifications for the installation and procurement of underground transmission line materials and components.

• Understanding of right-of-way requirements, bonding schemes, underground transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documentation.

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for creating technical plans, drawings, and models.

• Experience in writing and providing supporting documentation for engineering calculations.

• Familiarity with standards such as NESC, EPRI Green Book, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• A current PE license or the ability to obtain one within a year is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience with high-pressure gas-filled or high-pressure fluid-filled pipe-type cable systems is a plus but not required.

• Experience in underground distribution or low-voltage cable systems is advantageous but not necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health plans.

• Life and accident insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Back-up daycare services.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).

• 401(k) plan.

• 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.

• Annual discretionary bonus may be available for eligible positions.