Senior Underground Transmission Engineer | Hybrid Role | Lead

Sargent & Lundy; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,019 - 152,807; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Scholarship program

Employee discounts

Charitable giving

Tuition assistance

Licensure bonus

Referral bonus

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Flexible work

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced engineer to design underground transmission lines up to 500kV and to lead a small project team. You’ll analyze costs, develop design criteria, and work on duct banks, manholes, and cabling procurement in a hybrid office setting.

The role requires a BS from an ABET-accredited program, strong modeling skills (CYMCAP), and 7+ years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in MS Office and code-compliant design practices.

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.
• Design experience with codes and client requirements.
• Experience with cost estimates and scheduling coordination.
• Experience with XLPE cable design.
• Experience in specifying installation and procurement of materials.
• Knowledge of right of way, bonding schemes, and drawings.
• Knowledge of technical drawing production techniques and tools.
• Experience writing engineering calculations documentation.
• Familiarity with NESC, EPRI Green Book, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV.
• Conduct cost analyses and develop design criteria while addressing siting and routing challenges, including manhole placement.
• Develop duct bank layouts, trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, and drawing packages.
• Perform cable selection studies, determine bonding schemes, and conduct ampacity calculations.
• Develop riser structure configurations and assess structural loading.
• Prepare specifications for cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation and general construction specs.
• Coordinate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Lead a small project team of engineers, designers, and drafters.

Skills

Underground design

Project leadership

Cable design

Duct bank layouts

Engineering calculations

Code compliance

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited BS degree

Tools

CYMCAP

Cable tensioning software

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced engineer to design underground transmission lines up to 500kV and to lead a small project team. You’ll analyze costs, develop design criteria, and work on duct banks, manholes, and cabling procurement in a hybrid office setting.

The role requires a BS from an ABET-accredited program, strong modeling skills (CYMCAP), and 7+ years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in MS Office and code-compliant design practices.