Sargent & Lundy

Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy$100K — $152K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • Proficient in CYMCAP modeling and cable tensioning calculations
  • 7+ years of project team experience in underground transmission
  • Design experience adhering to various codes and client requirements
  • Skilled in cost estimates and schedule coordination
  • Familiar with XLPE cable design and specifications preparation
  • Knowledgeable in relevant design codes and technical plan production

Responsibilities

  • Design underground transmission lines up to 500kV
  • Conduct cost analyses and address routing challenges
  • Develop duct bank layouts and trenchless designs
  • Perform ampacity calculations and select cables
  • Create riser structure configurations and loading analyses
  • Write specifications for installation and procurement
  • Lead a small project team of engineers and designers

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with three office days and two remote days
  • Generous relocation package based on location
  • Commitment to technology use for improved outcomes
  • Opportunity to engage with AI and automation in projects
  • Supporting employee well-being through a comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This position will offer you the ability to apply and expand your knowledge of underground transmission line engineering, including routing, duct bank configurations, manhole placement and electrical principles to:
  • Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV.
  • Responsible for cost analyses, development of design criteria, siting and routing challenges, and placement of manholes for underground transmission lines.
  • Responsible for physical design including duct bank layouts, development of trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, development of drawing packages.
  • Responsible for 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.
  • Work and coordinate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
  • Direct a small project team of other engineers, designers and drafters.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:
  • This position requires a BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling
  • Proficiency with cable tensioning calculations and/or software
  • 7 or more years of experience as a member of a project team in observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse underground transmission projects
  • Design experience incorporating code requirements, EPRI recommendations, client requirements
  • Experience in cost estimate development and schedule creation and coordination
  • Experience with XLPE cable design
  • Experience in the preparation of specifications for installation and procurement of underground transmission line materials and components
  • Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, bonding schemes, underground transmission line plan and profile drawings and other construction documents
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
  • Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations
  • Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, EPRI Green Book, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Attention to detail

Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • Have a current PE license or the ability to acquire one within one year
  • 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


Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work.

We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.

Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Compensation Range

$100,019 - $152,807

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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