Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in the United States is seeking an experienced engineer to design underground transmission lines up to 500 kV. You will lead routing, duct bank configurations, manhole placement, and electrical calculations to develop safe, cost-effective solutions.

The role offers hybrid work with three days in the office and two remote, plus relocation assistance. You will coordinate with vendors, prepare procurement specifications, and guide a small project team of engineers and drafters to

Qualifications

• BS degree from ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling.
• 7+ years on project teams for underground transmission projects.
• Experience with design incorporating codes, client requirements and EPRI/IEC/IEEE standards.
• Experience with cost estimates and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV.
• Conduct cost analyses and develop design criteria.
• Determine manhole placement and duct bank configurations.
• Create drawing packages and cable pulling calculations.
• Prepare specifications for installation and procurement of materials.
• Coordinate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Direct a small project team of engineers, designers, and drafters.

Skills

CYMCAP modeling

Cable tensioning

Project management

MS Office

Engineering calculations

Education

ABET-accredited BS degree in engineering

PE license or ability to acquire within 1 year

Tools

CYMCAP

MS Excel

Job description

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

This Position Will Offer You The Ability To Apply And Expand Your Knowledge Of Underground Transmission Line Engineering, Including Routing, Duct Bank Configurations, Manhole Placement And Electrical Principles.

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

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include:

Essential Skills And Experience

• 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 on project teams, observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse underground transmission projects.
• Design experience incorporating code requirements, EPRI recommendations, and client requirements.
• Experience in cost estimate development and schedule creation and coordination.
• Experience with XLPE cable design.
• Experience in preparing 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 producing 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.

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• Current PE license or ability to acquire one within one year.
• Experience with High Pressure Gas Filled or High-Pressured Fluid Filled pipe type cable systems and associated equipment.
• Experience with underground distribution or low voltage cable systems.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

• Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data, automation, and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Direct automation and process‑improvement work, such as how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation, and guide the use of AI or agentic AI tools while ensuring results are verified.
• Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, reviewing automated outputs.
• Value additional learning such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enable effective oversight of automation and agentic AI‑enabled engineering workflows.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$100,019 - $152,807

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.