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Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConstructionDefenseEnergy
Sargent & Lundy is an engineering and design firm serving the power and energy industries, with roots reaching back to 1891. Its work spans consulting, analysis, project services, and technical design for nuclear, renewable, conventional power, oil and gas, and government projects. The company supports clients through complex project lifecycles, combining expertise in energy infrastructure, defense-related work, and long-term system performance.
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Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer

Design underground transmission infrastructure up to 500 kV at Sargent & Lundy. Lead technical designs, specifications, calculations, and a small project team.

USUnited States
$84,762 – $129,498 / year
RemoteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredEngineer

Description

  • Design underground transmission lines rated up to 500 kV.
  • Assess costs, establish design criteria, resolve siting and routing challenges, and plan manhole locations.
  • Develop physical designs, including duct bank layouts, trenchless designs, cable-pulling calculations, and drawing packages.
  • Study cable options, determine bonding schemes, and calculate ampacity.
  • Configure riser structures and assess structural loads.
  • Prepare specifications for cable procurement, duct bank and trenchless installation, and general construction.
  • Coordinate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
  • Lead a small team of engineers, designers, and drafters.
  • Apply and deepen expertise in underground transmission engineering, including routing, duct bank configurations, manhole placement, and electrical principles.
  • Use relevant data, automation, AI, and other digital tools with appropriate professional judgment and review.

Requirements

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with CYMCAP modeling.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in cable tension calculations or related software.
  • Bring at least five years of project team experience on varied underground transmission projects, managing schedules and budget constraints.
  • Design to applicable codes, EPRI recommendations, and client requirements.
  • Develop cost estimates and create and coordinate schedules.
  • Have experience designing XLPE cable systems.
  • Prepare specifications for installation and procurement of underground transmission line materials and components.
  • Be able to verify and review right-of-way requirements, bonding schemes, underground transmission line plan and profile drawings, and other construction documents.
  • Know the methods, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
  • Have experience preparing engineering calculations and supporting documentation.
  • Be familiar with design codes and standards such as NESC, EPRI Green Book, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
  • Use Microsoft Office applications proficiently.
  • Communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and interpersonally.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail.
  • Note: This role does not include U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Backup childcare
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pre-tax commuter account
  • Merit scholarship program
  • Employee discount program
  • Corporate charitable giving program
  • Tuition assistance
  • Bonus for first professional licensure
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Paid annual personal and sick time
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus

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