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Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Roles & Responsibilities

  • BS degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US ABET-accredited program
  • Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling
  • Proficiency with cable tensioning calculations and/or software
  • 7+ years of experience on diverse underground transmission projects with ability to observe project schedules and budget constraints

Requirements:

  • Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500 kV, including cost analyses, development of design criteria, siting and routing challenges, and placement of manholes
  • Perform physical design tasks including duct bank layouts, development of trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, and development of drawing packages
  • Conduct cable selection studies, determine bonding schemes, and perform ampacity calculations
  • Develop specifications and oversee procurement and installation (cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation, general construction specifications); coordinate with vendors and clients and lead a small project team

Job description

Description:

This position will offer you the ability to apply and expand your knowledge of underground transmission line engineering, including routing, duct bank configurations, manhole placement and electrical principles to:

  • 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.
Qualifications:

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

 

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Essential skills and experience:

  • This position requires a BS degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited 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

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Have a current P.Eng license or the ability to acquire one within one year
  • Experience with High Pressure Gas Filled or High-Pressured Fluid Filled pipe type cable systems and associated equipment
  • Experience with underground distribution or low voltage cable systems

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.

Compensation Range: $108,016.00 - $145,755.00 Transparency Statement: This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus. Award-Winning Benefits:

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

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