Underground Transmission Design Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks an Underground Transmission Engineer to support design of underground transmission projects from concept to construction. Projects include 69kV–500kV, with duct banks, manholes, cable systems, and related infrastructure.

You will perform calculations, prepare specs, and coordinate with clients, utilities, and vendors. Responsibilities include design, analyses, and supporting procurement, testing, and QA/QC, while guiding junior staff and ensuring

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.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design underground transmission systems per industry and client standards.
• Perform cable ampacity, pulling, cable selection, grounding, and bonding calculations.
• Develop routes, duct banks, manholes, risers, trenchless crossings, and layouts.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, material lists, and construction packages.
• Review survey, utility, geotechnical, and vendor information.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and project teams.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Support project estimates, schedules, proposals, and QA/QC activities.
• Guide junior staff and complete assignments within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Participate in client meetings and project-site visits.

Skills

Underground transmission design

Cable ampacity calculations

Duct banks and manholes

Engineering calculations

Microsoft Office

CYMCAP

Cable 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or related engineering (ABET)

Tools

CYMCAP

Pull Planner

Cable 3D

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks an Underground Transmission Engineer to support design of underground transmission projects from concept to construction. Projects include 69kV–500kV, with duct banks, manholes, cable systems, and related infrastructure.

You will perform calculations, prepare specs, and coordinate with clients, utilities, and vendors. Responsibilities include design, analyses, and supporting procurement, testing, and QA/QC, while guiding junior staff and ensuring