Jacobs · 21 hours ago
HV Underground Transmission Engineer
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expJacobs is a leading company focused on solving critical global issues through innovative engineering solutions. As an HV Underground Transmission Engineer, you will support and lead projects related to underground transmission and cable engineering, collaborating with clients and experts to deliver effective energy solutions.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
Hiring Manager
Trey DeNina
Responsibilities
Develop HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required
Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design
Prepare specifications power cable route specifications, and reports and progress reports
Confirm correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects
Attend and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors
Support factory inspections Test (FAT)
Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, electromechanical and thermomechanical forces and EMF calculations, heath induced voltage calculations
Perform design reviews, and verification of design
Confirm that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the program to proceed without delay
Confirm that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the specifications, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related engineering discipline, from a recognized institution
Minimum 8 years of direct experience with underground and/or subsea cable design and installation
Ability to work with cable design software such as CYMCAP
Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE
Experience working with major global cable OEMs
Ability and willingness to travel within North America
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience with HVDC and subsea cable technologies
Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License or ability to obtain within 6 months
Active/ongoing involvement in power cable related working groups and standards committees such as ICC or CIGRE
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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