Senior Underground Transmission Lead Engineer

Sargent Lundy; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Wilmington, DE is seeking a senior engineer to design underground transmission lines up to 500 kV, lead a small project team, and coordinate with vendors and clients.

The position requires an ABET-accredited BS, proficiency with CYMCAP modeling and XLPE design, strong cost estimates and scheduling experience, and excellent communication. It offers a hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

• This position requires a BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling
• Proficiency with cable tensioning calculations and/or software
• 7 or more 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.
• Responsible for cost analyses, development of design criteria, siting and routing challenges, and placement of manholes for underground transmission lines.
• Responsible for physical design including duct bank layouts, development of trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, development of drawing packages.
• Responsible for cable selection studies, determining bonding scheme, performing ampacity calculations.
• Develop riser structure configuration and structural loading.
• Develop specifications including cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation and general construction specifications.
• Work and coordinate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Direct a small project team of other engineers, designers and drafters.

Skills

Engineering design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Budgeting & scheduling

Code compliance knowledge

Documentation writing

Vendor coordination

Education

ABET-accredited BS degree in Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP modeling

Cable tensioning software

XLPE cable design

MS Office

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Wilmington, DE is seeking a senior engineer to design underground transmission lines up to 500 kV, lead a small project team, and coordinate with vendors and clients.

The position requires an ABET-accredited BS, proficiency with CYMCAP modeling and XLPE design, strong cost estimates and scheduling experience, and excellent communication. It offers a hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and a generous relocation package.