Underground Transmission Line Design Lead

Underground Transmission Line Design Lead

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global demand growth, decarbonization and energy transition targets. Underground and subsea cable technology are increasingly becoming a major player in large-scale and long-distance power transmission.

As the Underground Transmission Line Design Lead, you will work closely with regional and global underground transmission and cable experts within Jacobs to support and/or lead ongoing projects as well as business development and proposal support with a variety of clients including renewable developers, transmission owner/developers as well as utilities.

In addition to serving as a technical lead, this role includes formal line management responsibilities for a team of engineers. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee development, performance management, resource planning, mentoring, recruitment, succession planning, and supporting career growth within the Underground Transmission team.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and technical knowledge in the field of underground transmission, cable engineering design and installation, with emphasis on high voltage applications (69kV and above), through experience with consulting engineering firms, developers and/or direct exposure to OEMs. Knowledge of electrical design/studies, functional/technical specifications, and/or FAT/SAT commissioning related to cable systems is preferred.

Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Provide both technical leadership and direct line management for engineers working on underground transmission projects, including coaching, mentoring, performance evaluations, development planning, recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Develop HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.
• Provide technical support to the team on HV cable system engineering and design.
• Prepare power cable route specifications, technical specifications and reports, and progress reports.
• Confirm correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects
• Attend and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
• Perform and/or review technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, electromechanical and thermomechanical forces and EMF calculations, sheath induced voltage calculations and other.
• Perform design reviews and verification of design.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and development discussions with direct reports.
• Support employee career progression through mentoring, training, and succession planning.
• Participate in workforce planning, resource allocation, and hiring activities to meet business needs.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
• Support compensation, promotion, performance improvement, and recognition processes in partnership with leadership and HR.
• Monitor team utilization, workload balancing, and professional development objectives.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering industry experience and a minimum of 5 years of direct experience with underground and/or subsea cable design and installation.
• Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Experience managing and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams in a consulting, utility, developer, or EPC environment.
• Ability to work with cable design software such as CYMCAP, Pull-Planner, etc.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE.
• Experience working with major global cable OEMs.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience with HVDC and subsea cable technologies
• Active/ongoing involvement in power cable related working groups and standards committees such as ICC or CIGRE

Posted Salary Range:
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