Underground Transmission Engineer — Cable Systems Design & Projects

Westwood Professional Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services is seeking an Underground Transmission Engineer in Austin to support the design of underground transmission projects from concept to construction. Responsibilities include cable calculations, duct-bank designs, plan development, specifications, and coordination with clients and vendors.

The role requires ABET-accredited electrical/civil engineering, 3+ years in underground transmission, and proficiency with CYMCAP and cable-pulling tools.

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 standards and client specs.
• Perform cable ampacity, pulling, grounding, and bonding calculations.
• Develop routes, duct banks, manholes, risers, 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 teams.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Support project estimates, schedules, proposals, and QA/QC activities.
• Guide junior staff and manage assignments within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Participate in client meetings and project-site visits as required.

Skills

Underground transmission design

Cable ampacity calculations

Duct banks & manholes

Project coordination

Technical documentation

CYMCAP

Pull Planner

Cable 3D

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical/Civil engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

Pull Planner

Cable 3D

Job description

Westwood Professional Services is seeking an Underground Transmission Engineer in Austin to support the design of underground transmission projects from concept to construction. Responsibilities include cable calculations, duct-bank designs, plan development, specifications, and coordination with clients and vendors.

The role requires ABET-accredited electrical/civil engineering, 3+ years in underground transmission, and proficiency with CYMCAP and cable-pulling tools.