Sargent & Lundy

Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy$69K — $99K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • 2+ years of experience in underground transmission projects
  • Experience with cable tensioning calculations/software
  • Familiarity with XLPE cable design
  • Capability to prepare specifications for underground transmission materials
  • Knowledge of design techniques and tools for technical plans and models
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV
  • Support project teams in cost analysis, design criteria development, and routing challenges
  • Develop physical designs including duct bank layouts and trenchless designs
  • Conduct cable selection studies and perform ampacity calculations
  • Design riser structures and assess structural loading
  • Create specifications for cable procurement and duct bank installation
  • Coordinate with engineers, designers, and drafters

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement, with three days in the office and two days remote
  • Emphasis on the use of technology and digital tools to improve workflows
  • Opportunity to engage with automation and artificial intelligence in engineering
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Eligible for yearly discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

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.

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.
  • 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.


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.
  • Experience with cable tensioning calculations and/or software.
  • 2 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.

Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • 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


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

$69,298 - $99,644

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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