Underground Transmission Design Engineer

Westwood Professional Services

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Westwood Professional Services seeks an Underground Transmission Engineer to support the engineering and design of underground transmission projects ranging from small assignments to large, complex cable systems at voltages from 69kV to 500kV.

This position will support projects from conceptual design through detailed design and construction, performing cable-system calculations, duct-bank and manhole design, plan and profile development, and coordination with clients, utilities, 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.