Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
Core
Design and develop large-scale underground transmission infrastructure for systems operating up to 500 kV, supporting projects from planning through construction documentation.
Role type
Senior IC electrical engineer (underground transmission)
Builds
Underground transmission lines, duct banks, riser structures, and associated technical specifications for grid infrastructure.
Domain
Power transmission / Electrical engineering
Required skills
Underground transmission line design, CYMCAP modeling, cable tension calculations, XLPE cable design, cost estimation, project scheduling, technical specifications preparation, engineering codes compliance (NESC, EPRI, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318), team leadership
Preferred skills
High-pressure gas-filled (HPGF) or high-pressure fluid-filled (HPFF) pipe-type cable systems, underground distribution systems, emerging technologies and AI-supported engineering tools
Technologies
CYMCAP, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Design underground electrical transmission lines for systems operating at voltages of up to 500 kV; Develop project design criteria, cost analyses, routing strategies, and solutions to complex siting and right-of-way challenges; Determine appropriate manhole locations and develop physical design configurations for underground transmission systems; Prepare duct bank layouts, trenchless installation designs, cable-pulling calculations, and detailed engineering drawing packages; Conduct cable selection studies, determine bonding configurations, and perform ampacity calculations; Develop riser structure configurations and assess associated structural loading requirements; Prepare technical specifications for cable procurement, duct bank construction, trenchless installations, and general construction activities; Coordinate with vendors and clients to define and specify underground transmission line components and equipment; Review right-of-way requirements, bonding schemes, plan and profile drawings, and other construction documentation; Perform and review engineering calculations, ensuring supporting technical documentation is accurate and complete; Develop cost estimates and project schedules while helping ensure delivery within established budget and timeline constraints; Lead and coordinate a small project team of engineers, designers, and drafters.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC