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Sargent & Lundy · 1 day ago

Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Peachtree Corners, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$96K/yr - $148K/yr

7+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is a company specializing in engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer to design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV. The role involves responsibilities such as cost analysis, design criteria development, and leading a small project team to ensure successful project execution.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Underground Transmission Line EngineeringCYMCAP modelingCable tensioning calculationsDesign experienceCost estimate developmentXLPE cable designSpecification preparationDesign codesStandardsMS Office proficiencyCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

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