Senior Underground Transmission Engineer – 500kV (Hybrid)

Sargent & Lundy; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation package

Health plans

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in the United States is seeking a seasoned engineer to design underground transmission lines up to 500kV, lead a small project team, and coordinate with vendors and clients on component specifications.

You will apply ABET‑accredited BS training, CYMCAP modeling, and XLPE cable design while managing cost, schedules, and quality. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and a relocation package based on location.

Qualifications

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling.
• Proficiency with cable tensioning calculations and/or software.
• 7+ years of experience as a member of a project team in observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse underground transmission projects.
• Design experience incorporating code requirements, EPRI recommendations, client requirements.
• Experience in cost estimate development and schedule creation and coordination.
• Experience with XLPE cable design.
• Experience in the preparation of specifications for installation and procurement of underground transmission line materials and components.
• Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, bonding schemes, underground transmission line plan and profile drawings and other construction documents.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, EPRI Green Book, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV.
• Develop duct bank layouts and trenchless designs.
• Coordinate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Lead a small project team of engineers, designers and drafters.
• Develop specifications including cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation and general construction specifications.
• Perform ampacity calculations and bonding scheme development.
• Work with rights of way, drawings and construction documents review.

Skills

Project leadership

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS degree from ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

CYMCAP modeling

Cable tensioning software

XLPE cable design

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in the United States is seeking a seasoned engineer to design underground transmission lines up to 500kV, lead a small project team, and coordinate with vendors and clients on component specifications.

You will apply ABET‑accredited BS training, CYMCAP modeling, and XLPE cable design while managing cost, schedules, and quality. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and a relocation package based on location.