Underground Transmission Engineer - Junior and Intermediate

XYZER; Indiana; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

XYZER in Reading, MA is seeking an Experienced Underground Transmission Engineer to lead and deliver underground transmission projects for utilities, data centers, and renewable energy interconnections.

You will manage a small team of engineers, develop specifications, perform routing and cost analyses, conduct field inspections, and coordinate with clients and subcontractors to keep projects on schedule. Travel 15–20% is expected, and the role is based in-office in Reading, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of underground distribution and/or transmission civil engineering/design experience.
• Strong knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and electrical system equipment.
• Experience conducting underground field inspections.
• Familiarity with topographic mapping & surveying and subsurface utility locating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of engineers and designers on underground transmission projects.
• Assist in business development and marketing activities related to project opportunities.
• Develop specifications and technical document packages for underground projects, including manhole and equipment installation and cable design.
• Lead routing analysis, cost estimation, and feasibility discussions for projects.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, and calculations for underground facilities.
• Prepare cable pulling and ampacity calculations, grounding and bonding schemes, and installation studies.
• Generate proposals, project cost estimates, and execution schedules.
• Engage with clients, subcontractors, and external personnel to drive project progress and communication.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project prioritization

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Primary Location: Reading, MA

Employee Status: Full-time Employee

Business Class: Power Transmission Eng

Travel: 15% to 20%

Work Schedule: This is an in-office position with flexible start and finish times to support commuting and reduce time in traffic.

Work Environment: Collaborative office space, newly designed for teamwork, client excellence, and technical innovation. Located a 5-minute walk from the Reading commuter rail station, just 30 minutes from North Station.

Position: We are seeking a passionate and motivated Experienced Underground Transmission Engineer.

At XYZER, a dynamic and growing company, we deliver end-to-end engineering solutions for high-stakes subsea and underground power transmission serving data centers, battery storage systems, utilities, and renewable energy grid interconnections.

Responsibilities

• Managing a small team of engineers and designers to execute underground transmission projects.
• Assisting in business development efforts and contributing to thought leadership initiatives such as conference attendance, marketing, and internal projects.
• Developing specifications and technical document packages for underground projects, manhole and equipment installation, riser structure, conduit and duct bank design, and cable replacement design.
• Leading construction feasibility discussions through routing analysis, conflict analysis, and construction cost estimation.
• Performing field inspections, measurements, or calculations for underground electric facilities.
• Preparing cable pulling calculations, ampacity calculations, cable selection studies, grounding and bonding schemes.
• Generating proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules.
• Regularly meeting and corresponding with clients, subcontractors, and external personnel.
• Assisting Project Management in monitoring progress and reporting throughout project execution.
• Formulating scopes of work for topographic mapping, surveying, and subsurface utility locating. Reviewing and integrating survey data into designs.
• Incorporating various cable installation methods such as direct burial, concrete duct bank, bridge attachment, and trenchless techniques.
• Utilizing different types of cables as required for projects, including XLPE and HPFF cable systems.

Education, Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Minimum 5 years of underground distribution and/or transmission civil engineering/design experience
• Strong knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and electrical system equipment
• Experience conducting underground field inspections
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus
• Familiarity with topographic mapping & surveying, and subsurface utility engineering/utility locating procedures and practices
• Knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way, and permitting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Travel to client and project locations expected