Description
Underground Cable Senior Engineer
- Work with design teams of 5 to 10 engineers and designers.
- Prepare and develop distribution and transmission voltage design packages for underground projects, including manhole and equipment installation, conduit and duct bank design, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and recent feeder design.
- Develop routing analysis for the design of low to high voltage distribution and transmission lines using CADD/GIS design and mapping software.
- Determine construction feasibility through route studies, conflict analysis, and construction cost estimating.
- Perform measurements and calculations for underground electric facilities on public and private utility systems.
- Leverage commercially available simulation software and other tools to evaluate different scenarios and make informed recommendations to the client.
- Produce reports and visualizations to communicate technical results and interpretation of trends; effectively communicate findings and recommendations to all areas of the business.
- Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction.
- Work closely with the project team to ensure that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
- Perform QA/QC reviews of studies, reports, and construction design packages.
- Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications, such as cable pulling calculations, voltage drop, , and ampacity calculations.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering, with 3-10 years of experience.
- Proven verbal and written communication and IT (office packages) skills
- Track record in finding solutions to complex problems within deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of underground and overhead powerlines construction methods and distribution system equipment.
- Familiarity with