Lead Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Overview

Lead design of complex underground transmission lines up to 500kV.

Key Responsibilities

• specification development
• physical design
• transmission design
• cable selection
• structural loading
• cost analysis

Tasks

-Direct project team of other engineers, designers, and drafters -Develop specifications including cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation, and general construction specifications -Responsible for physical design including duct bank layouts, development of trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, development of drawing packages -Design of complex underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV -Work and coordinate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components -Responsible for cost analyses, development of design criteria, siting and routing in complex environments, and placement of manholes for underground transmission lines -Responsible for cable selection studies, determining bonding scheme, performing ampacity calculations -Develop riser structure configuration and structural loading

Requirements

• pe license
• bs degree
• 12+ years
• xlpe cable
• cymcap
• cable tensioning

What You Bring

-Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, EPRI Green Book, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318 -Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills -Have current PE License -Experience with the preparation of specifications for installation and procurement of underground transmission line materials and components -Experience with XLPE cable design -Attention to detail -Experience with underground distribution or low voltage cable systems -Experience in cost estimate development and schedule creation and coordination -Experience with High Pressure Gas Filled or High-Pressured Fluid Filled pipe type cable systems and associated equipment -This position requires a BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program. -Proficiency with cable tensioning calculations and software -FSA & HSA -Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models -Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling -Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations -Design experience incorporating code requirements, EPRI recommendations, client requirements -12 or more years of experience of leading a design team in the development of complex underground transmission projects -Proficiency with MS Office applications -Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, bonding schemes, underground transmission line plan and profile drawings and other construction documents

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Paid Vacation -Life & Accident Insurance -Pre-Tax Commuter Account -Paid Parental Leave -First Professional Licensure Bonus -Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision -Back-Up Daycare -Flexible Work Arrangements -Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) -Merit Scholarship Program -Paid Holidays -Paid Bereavement Leave -Employee Discount Program -Corporate Charitable Giving Program -Tuition Assistance -Employee Referral Bonus -Disability Coverage

About Sargent & Lundy

-The company specializes in providing innovative solutions across the energy and industrial sectors. -With a rich legacy, Sargent & Lundy has delivered high-impact projects for utilities, government entities, and large industrial clients. -Notable projects include power plants, renewable energy installations, and water treatment facilities. -The firm is recognized for its expertise in energy transition solutions, especially in nuclear, solar, and wind sectors. -Their global reach includes both large-scale infrastructure projects and localized service offerings tailored to specific industries. -Sargent & Lundy thrives on providing full-service capabilities, from design and planning to construction and operations. -The company’s engineering prowess is often highlighted by its deep involvement in complex energy systems and environmental solutions.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; candidates must have existing u.s. work authorization.