Underground Transmission Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an Underground Transmission Engineer to support the design and engineering of underground transmission projects from concept through construction, at voltages from 69kV to 500kV.

You will perform cable-system calculations, duct-bank and manhole design, and prepare technical specifications. Responsibilities include routing, plan development, client coordination, QA/QC, and mentoring junior staff, while contributing to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or related engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Three or more years of relevant experience in underground transmission, underground distribution, cable systems, power delivery, or underground utility design.
• Working knowledge of underground cable systems, duct banks, manholes, cable accessories, and installation methods.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with transmission systems rated 69kV or higher.
• Experience with CYMCAP and cable-pulling software such as Pull Planner or Cable 3D.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs underground transmission systems in accordance with applicable industry, client, and utility standards.
• Performs cable ampacity, pulling, cable selection, grounding, and bonding calculations.
• Develops routes, duct banks, manholes, risers, trenchless crossings, and cable-system layouts.
• Prepares calculations, drawings, specifications, material lists, and construction packages.
• Reviews survey, utility, geotechnical, thermal-resistivity, and vendor information.
• Coordinates with clients, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provides technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Supports project estimates, schedules, proposals, and QA/QC activities.
• Guides junior staff and completes assignments within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Participates in client meetings and project-site visits as required.

Skills

Underground transmission design

Calculations & analysis

Technical coordination

Documentation & drawings

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical/Civil or related engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

Cable 3D

Pull Planner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an Underground Transmission Engineer to support the design and engineering of underground transmission projects from concept through construction, at voltages from 69kV to 500kV.

You will perform cable-system calculations, duct-bank and manhole design, and prepare technical specifications. Responsibilities include routing, plan development, client coordination, QA/QC, and mentoring junior staff, while contributing to project