Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer

Sargent & Lundy

Senior Engineer responsible for designing underground transmission lines and leading a project team at Sargent & Lundy. Involves technical planning, collaboration with vendors, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $84,762 - $129,498 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing underground transmission lines, including proficiency in CYMCAP modeling, cable selection studies, and compliance with relevant design codes and standards. Capable of leading project teams while ensuring adherence to project schedules and budget constraints.

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Underground Transmission Line DesignCYMCAP ModelingCost Estimate DevelopmentXLPE Cable DesignDesign Code Compliance

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Hard Skills

Cable Tensioning CalculationsAmpacity CalculationsDuct Bank LayoutsTrenchless Design DevelopmentCable Procurement SpecificationsConstruction SpecificationsTechnical Plan ProductionEngineering Documentation Support

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

MS Office Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

BS Degree from ABET-Accredited Engineering Program

Industry Keywords

NESCEPRI Green BookIECCSAIEEEANSIIBCASCE 7AISCACI 318

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV.
Responsible for cost analyses, development of design criteria, siting and routing challenges, and placement of manholes for underground transmission lines.
Responsible for physical design including duct bank layouts, development of trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, development of drawing packages.
Responsible for cable selection studies, determining bonding scheme, performing ampacity calculations.
Develop riser structure configuration and structural loading.
Develop specifications including cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation and general construction specifications.
Work and coordinate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
Direct a small project team of other engineers, designers and drafters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

This position requires a BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling
Proficiency with cable tensioning calculations and/or software
7 or more years of experience as a member of a project team in observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse underground transmission projects
Design experience incorporating code requirements, EPRI recommendations, client requirements
Experience in cost estimate development and schedule creation and coordination
Experience with XLPE cable design
Experience in the preparation of specifications for installation and procurement of underground transmission line materials and components
Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, bonding schemes, underground transmission line plan and profile drawings and other construction documents
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, EPRI Green Book, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness
Financial Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements