Underground Transmission Engineer & Project Lead

Westwood Professional Services; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Minnetonka, MN, seeks an Underground Transmission Engineer to support design of cable systems from concept to construction for voltages up to 500 kV, including routes, duct banks, manholes, and plan development; coordination with clients, utilities, vendors, and other disciplines.

The ideal candidate has a ABET-accredited engineering degree and 3+ years in underground transmission, with proficiency in CYMCAP and cable-pulling software.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical or Civil 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

Underground transmission design

Cable ampacity calculations

Route development

Project coordination

Technical communication

Microsoft Office

69kV+ transmission experience

CYMCAP

Cable 3D

Pull Planner

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Pull Planner

Cable 3D

CYMCAP

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Minnetonka, MN, seeks an Underground Transmission Engineer to support design of cable systems from concept to construction for voltages up to 500 kV, including routes, duct banks, manholes, and plan development; coordination with clients, utilities, vendors, and other disciplines.

The ideal candidate has a ABET-accredited engineering degree and 3+ years in underground transmission, with proficiency in CYMCAP and cable-pulling software.