HV Underground Transmission Engineer

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 129,400 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO with holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an HV Underground Transmission Engineer to join our team in North America. You will work with regional/global transmission and cable experts on ongoing projects, business development, and client engagement, focusing on high voltage underground and subsea cable design and installation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in underground cabling, knowledge of IEC/IEEE/CIGRE standards, and proficiency with CYMCAP, with willingness to travel across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related engineering discipline; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of direct experience with underground and/or subsea cable design and installation.
• Ability to work with cable design software such as CYMCAP.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and CIGRE standards.
• Experience working with major global cable OEMs.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Develop HV/EHV cabling system specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.
• Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design.
• Prepare specifications power cable route specifications, and reports and progress reports
• Confirm correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects
• Attend and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors
• Support FAT/Test inspections.
• Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, EMF calculations, and related analyses
• Perform design reviews and verification of design.
• Ensure drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction
• Verify that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the specifications.

Skills

HV cable design

Cabling engineering

CYMCAP

IEC/IEEE/CIGRE standards

Travel North America

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CYMCAP

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global demand growth, decarbonization and energy transition targets. Underground and subsea cable technology are, in particular, increasingly becoming a major player in this energy paradigm shift to enable large‑scale and long‑distance power transmission.

As an HV Underground Transmission Engineer, you will work closely with regional and global transmission and cable experts within Jacobs to support and/or lead ongoing projects as well as business development and proposal support with a variety of clients including renewable developers, transmission owner/developers as well as utilities.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and technical knowledge in the field of underground transmission, cable engineering design and installation, with emphasis on high voltage applications (69kV and above), through experience with consulting engineering firms, developers and/or direct exposure to OEMs. Knowledge of electrical design/studies, functional/technical specifications, and/or FAT/SAT commissioning related to cable systems is preferred.

Duties for this position include but are not limited to

• Develop HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.
• Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design.
• Prepare specifications power cable route specifications, and reports and progress reports
• Confirm correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects,
• Attend and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors
• Support factory inspections Test (FAT).
• Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, electromechanical and thermomechanical forces and EMF calculations, heath induced voltage calculations
• Perform design reviews, and verification of design.
• Confirm that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the program to proceed without delay
• Confirm that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the specifications, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality
• We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related engineering discipline, from a recognized institution. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of direct experience with underground and/or subsea cable design and installation.
• Ability to work with cable design software such as CYMCAP.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE.
• Experience working with major global cable OEMs.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience with HVDC and subsea cable technologies
• Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Active/ongoing involvement in power cable related working groups and standards committees such as ICC or CIGRE

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about

Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $129,400.00 to $180,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.