Underground Transmission Line Engineer
Locations: Kansas City, MO * Orlando, FL * Austin, TX * Dallas, TX * Philadelphia, PA * Minneapolis, MN * Denver, CO
A growing engineering consulting firm is seeking an Underground Transmission Engineer to support the planning, design, and execution of underground transmission projects ranging from system upgrades to large-scale cable installations. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-voltage projects from conceptual routing and design through construction and commissioning.
Responsibilities
- Design underground transmission systems in accordance with utility, client, and industry standards.
- Perform engineering calculations including cable ampacity, cable pulling, grounding, bonding, and cable selection studies.
- Develop underground cable routes, duct banks, manholes, risers, trenchless crossings, and cable system layouts.
- Prepare engineering calculations, construction drawings, specifications, material lists, and design packages.
- Review survey, geotechnical, utility, thermal resistivity, and vendor data to support project development.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Assist with project estimates, schedules, proposals, and quality assurance reviews.
- Mentor junior engineers and support successful project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
- 3+ years of experience supporting underground transmission, underground distribution, cable systems, power delivery, or underground utility projects.
- Knowledge of underground cable systems, duct banks, manholes, cable accessories, and installation methodologies.
- Experience developing engineering calculations, design drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
- Experience with transmission systems operating at 69kV and above.
- Familiarity with CYMCAP and cable-pulling software such as Pull Planner or Cable 3D.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- EIT certification or progress toward Professional Engineer licensure.
- Experience with trenchless installation design and software such as BoreAid.
- Experience supporting cable procurement, construction, testing, or commissioning activities.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Work on underground transmission projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV.
- Participate in projects from conceptual design through construction and energization.
- Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals across multiple disciplines.
- Join a growing power delivery team supporting critical energy infrastructure projects.
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