Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is looking for an experienced engineering professional to design underground transmission lines in Phoenix, Arizona. This role involves utilizing advanced engineering skills to develop designs, conduct analyses, and oversee project teams. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with a competitive salary range.

Applicants should have at least a BS degree from an ABET-accredited program, proficiency with CYMCAP modeling, and over 7 years of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits including health and wellness coverage are provided.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of experience on underground transmission projects.
• Design experience including code requirements and client needs.
• Experience with XLPE cable design.

Responsibilities

• Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV.
• Develop design criteria and conduct physical designs.
• Work with vendors to specify transmission line components.

Skills

CYMCAP modeling

Cable tensioning calculations

Written communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Attention to detail

Education

BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

Excel

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Hybrid Work Arrangement

We offer a hybrid work arrangement. You’ll work three days a week in the office and can work remotely for two days. Depending on your location, a generous relocation package may be offered.

Qualifications

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

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 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 preparing specifications for installation and procurement of underground transmission line materials and components.
• Knowledge of right‑of‑way requirements, bonding schemes, underground transmission line plans and profile drawings, and other construction documents.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Experience 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 or forthcoming PE license.
• Experience with high‑pressure gas‑filled or fluid‑filled cable systems and associated equipment.
• Experience with underground distribution or low‑voltage cable systems.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, you’re expected to lead others using modern tools. You’ll guide engineering problem‑solving through data, automation, and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs. This includes oversight of engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate tasks, review outputs, and ensure validity. Additional learning such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in computer science, AI, or software engineering is valued.

Award‑Winning Benefits

Health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, and work‑life balance perks are available. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life & accident insurance, disability coverage, EAP, backup 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, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, and flexible work arrangements.

Compensation Range

$100,019 - $152,807.

Transparency Statement

Compensation ranges are disclosed in compliance with regulations. Total package includes base salary or hourly rate and benefits. Eligible individuals may also participate in discretionary bonuses.

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, veteran status, or any other protected category.