Senior Underground Transmission Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Fri, May 29, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
To support a growing engineering team, the full-time Senior Underground Transmission Engineer will design underground transmission lines up to 500kV, manage project costs and design criteria, and oversee a small team of engineers and designers.
Key responsibilities
- Design underground transmission lines, including duct bank layouts and cable selection studies
- Conduct cost analyses and develop specifications for installation and procurement of transmission line materials
- Coordinate with vendors and clients to specify components and ensure compliance with design codes and standards
Required qualifications
- BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling and cable tensioning calculations
- 5 or more years of experience in underground transmission projects
- Experience with XLPE cable design and preparation of specifications
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, EPRI Green Book, and IEEE
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