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PTAG · 1 day ago

Underground Transmission Design Engineer

Oakland, CA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

13+ years exp

PTAG is a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm recognized across North America for helping clients deliver major capital projects. They are seeking an Underground Transmission Design Engineer to manage complex underground transmission and substation projects, providing innovative solutions and technical leadership.

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Responsibilities

Manage large, highly complex underground transmission and substation projects, performing detailed engineering analyses and developing conceptual and detailed designs

Provide innovative solutions for complex technical issues related to underground transmission systems

Lead root cause analyses and make recommendations for resolution of local and system-wide technical issues

Serve as company representative, technical witness, and liaison with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies

Develop and implement technical policies, procedures, and standards, including construction documents and specifications

Support integration of underground cable systems with substations, including GIS and AIS equipment, grounding systems, and protection/control coordination

Mentor and provide technical leadership to engineering staff, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer

Coordinate closely with Asset Management, Standards, and Maintenance teams to ensure continuity across lifecycle phases

Qualification

California Professional Engineer (PE)Underground transmission designSubstation systems designCable system designEngineering managementCost-effective solutionsMentoring engineering teamsGIS integrationGrounding systems designTechnical leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited U.S. or international institution

Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license required; consideration may be given to candidates with out-of-state licensure and ability to obtain CA PE within 6 months

Minimum of 13 years cumulative experience in engineering and design of underground transmission and substation systems in electric utility settings

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale underground transmission projects independently

Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams and overseeing design execution

Proven ability to develop cost-effective engineering solutions and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders

Expertise in underground transmission cable systems including: Cable System Design, Pipe-type and XLPE cable systems, Systems rated 60kV, 115kV, 230kV and above, Submarine cable systems and cathodic protection, Sheath bonding systems, Sequencing impedances of cable systems, Pulling tension and ampacity calculations, Construction & Material Coordination, Resolution of construction conflicts with existing infrastructure, Construction and material specifications, Issuance of construction drawings and contract coordination, Utility Coordination & Maintenance, Emergency cable repair planning and execution, Support to maintenance operations, Coordination with Asset Management and Standards organizations, Active participation in industry associations, Substation Interface, Integration with GIS and AIS switchgear, Grounding systems design, Protection and control coordination