Senior Underground Transmission Design Engineer - Hybrid

Sargent & Lundy

Florida

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 153,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & accident insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced engineer to design underground transmission lines up to 500kV and lead a small project team. The role includes creating design criteria, duct bank layouts, and specifications while coordinating with vendors and clients.

Hybrid work arrangement offered with relocation support depending on location. Essential experience includes ABET-accredited BS, CYMCAP, XLPE design, and cost/schedule development for transmission projects.

Qualifications

BS degree from ABET-accredited engineering program.
Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling.
Proficiency with cable tensioning calculations and/or software.
7+ years of experience on underground transmission projects as part of a project team.
Design experience with codes/standards (NESC, EPRI Green Book, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318).
Experience with cost estimate development and schedule creation.

Responsibilities

Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV.
Lead cost analyses, design criteria development, siting and routing challenges, and manhole placement.
Develop duct bank layouts, trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, and drawing packages.
Perform cable selection studies, bonding schemes, and ampacity calculations.
Develop riser structure configurations and structural loading.
Prepare installation and procurement specifications for underground transmission line materials.
Coordinate with vendors and clients on transmission line components.
Direct a small project team of engineers, designers and drafters.