Underground Transmission Design Engineer

Westwood Professional Services; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services in Overland Park, KS seeks an Underground Transmission Engineer to design and support underground transmission projects from concept to construction. You will perform cable-system calculations, duct-bank and manhole design, plan and profile development, and prepare technical specifications while coordinating with clients, utilities, vendors, and other engineering disciplines.

The role involves providing technical support during procurement, construction, testing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or related engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Three or more years of relevant underground transmission experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform cable-ampacity, pulling, cable selection, grounding, and bonding calculations.
• Develop routes, duct banks, manholes, risers, trenchless crossings, and cable-system layouts.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, material lists, and construction packages.
• Review survey, utility, geotechnical, thermal-resistivity, and vendor information.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary 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.

Skills

Underground transmission design

Cable calculations

Project coordination

Communication skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or related engineering from ABET-accredited program

Tools

CYMCAP

Cable 3D

Pull Planner

Excel

Job description

Westwood Professional Services in Overland Park, KS seeks an Underground Transmission Engineer to design and support underground transmission projects from concept to construction. You will perform cable-system calculations, duct-bank and manhole design, plan and profile development, and prepare technical specifications while coordinating with clients, utilities, vendors, and other engineering disciplines.

The role involves providing technical support during procurement, construction, testing,