Underground Transmission Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks an Underground Transmission Engineer to support design and engineering of cable systems ranging from small to large-scale projects up to 500kV. You will work from concept through construction, performing calculations and developing routes, ducts, manholes, and layouts.

The role requires a ABET‑accredited engineering degree and 3+ years in underground transmission, with strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with clients and vendors.

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

• 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

Cable ampacity calculations

Design underground transmission

Coordination with clients/vendors

Documentation & specifications

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Client meetings & site visits

Education

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

Tools

CYMCAP

Cable 3D

Pull Planner

Cable-pulling software

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks an Underground Transmission Engineer to support design and engineering of cable systems ranging from small to large-scale projects up to 500kV. You will work from concept through construction, performing calculations and developing routes, ducts, manholes, and layouts.

The role requires a ABET‑accredited engineering degree and 3+ years in underground transmission, with strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with clients and vendors.