Underground Cable Senior Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Mumbai is seeking an experienced engineer to work on underground powerline projects. This role involves collaborating with design teams, preparing voltage design packages, and conducting feasibility studies. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess 3-10 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, and familiarity with electrical design codes is a plus. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in related engineering field.
• Ability to find solutions to complex problems within deadlines.
• Familiarity with NESC code for electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Work with design teams to develop voltage design packages for underground projects.
• Prepare and analyze routing for distribution and transmission lines.
• Communicate technical results and recommendations effectively.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of underground construction methods

IT skills (office packages)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work with design teams of 5 to 10 engineers and designers.
• Prepare and develop distribution and transmission voltage design packages for underground projects, including manhole and equipment installation, conduit and duct bank design, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
• Develop routing analysis for the design of low to high voltage distribution and transmission lines using CADD/GIS design and mapping software.
• Determine construction feasibility through route studies, conflict analysis, and construction cost estimating.
• Perform measurements and calculations for underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Leverage commercially available simulation software and other tools to evaluate different scenarios and make informed recommendations to the client.
• Produce reports and visualizations to communicate technical results and interpretation of trends; effectively communicate findings and recommendations to all areas of the business.
• Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction.
• Work closely with the project team to ensure that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of studies, reports, and construction design packages.
• Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications, such as cable pulling calculations, voltage drop, and ampacity calculations.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering, with 3-10 years of experience.
• Proven verbal and written communication and IT (office packages) skills
• Track record in finding solutions to complex problems within deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of underground and overhead powerlines construction methods and distribution system equipment.
• Familiarity with NESC code for electrical design and construction guidelines.
• Experience to review and understand underground field inspection data.
• Familiarity with topographic mapping & surveying, and subsurface utility engineering/utility locating procedures and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of devising new, more efficient approaches to solving problems and processes.
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize work.
• Knowledge of utility telecommunications, distributed energy resource integration, and advanced distribution technologies a plus.
• Flexibility to travel a plus.