Senior Cable Design Engineer: Underground & Submarine Power

Burns & McDonnell; Southfield (MI); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Burns & McDonnell in Michigan is seeking a Staff Cable Engineer to design power cable routes, duct banks, conductor selections, and related components for underground, trenchless, and submarine projects.

You will work with project teams through design and construction, update drawings in CAD, prepare technical specs and data sheets, conduct field measurements, and support client presentations.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of cable design codes (IEEE, AEIC, ICEA) and cable systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and analytical thinking.
• Experience with underground/submarine cable construction methods.
• EIT or related certification preferred; strong CAD/GIS skills.

Responsabilités

• Perform cable design from concept through design completion, including routing and conductor selection.
• Prepare technical specifications, RFQs, bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Update drawings using CAD tools and compile project data for client presentations.
• Conduct field inspections, measurements, or calculations for various clients.
• Collaborate with project teams through design and construction phases.

Connaissances

CAD software

GIS

Cable design

Engineering analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

EIT certification preferred

Code knowledge (IEEE/AEIC/ICEA)

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (ABET)

Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering Technology with FE exam (ABET)

Outils

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Cable design software

GIS tools

Description du poste

Description

The Staff Cable Engineer will work with project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of projects, including underground, trenchless, and/or submarine power cable lines. The Staff Cable Engineer works with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting power line plans to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

• Performs cable design for projects from the conceptual phase through design completion, including routing, duct bank design, conductor selection, splice vault design, cost estimating, and termination structure coordination.

• Modifies and reviews power line components based on project needs and client requirements.

• Prepares materials necessary for cable construction: technical specifications and data sheets, Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

• Performs calculations necessary for cable design, including alignment, cable ampacity, cable pulling, etc.

• Applies strong knowledge of commonly used underground powerline engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the distribution and transmission engineering services industry.

• Researches and compiles project-related data as required by project managers. Compiles studies and reports. Writes technical specifications.

• Researches and interprets industry standards and applies basic knowledge of those standards to project needs.

• Updates drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made using multiple CAD-related software tools.

• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airport, educational, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.

• Performs field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program, and 3 years of relevant engineering experience required; consulting preferred.

• Or Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering Technology degree from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of relevant engineering experience required; consulting preferred.

• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Strong knowledge of cable equipment design codes (e.g., IEEE, AEIC, ICEA).

• Knowledge of underground and/or submarine cable construction methods and cable system equipment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

• Basic knowledge of navigating common CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D), and/or cable pulling and ampacity analysis programs.

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in distribution design software and GIS to aid in design.

• Strong knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting for distribution projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MI-Southfield

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 264909

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D N/A