HV Underground Transmission Engineer

Overview

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 this energy paradigm shift to enable large-scale and long-distance power transmission.

Position

As an HV Underground Transmission Engineer, you will work closely with regional and global 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design.
• Prepare specifications, power cable route 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.
• Support factory inspections and FAT.
• Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, electromechanical and thermomechanical forces and EMF calculations, heat induced voltage calculations.
• Perform design reviews and verification of design.
• Ensure drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction; formally request missing information in time to keep the program on schedule.
• Ensure inspection and test plans are completed as required by the specifications, including dimension and quality checks.
• Collaborate effectively with teams; Jacobs\' hybrid working policy supports in-person and remote work.

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $129,400.00 to $180,000.00 per year. Within the range, pay is determined by location and factors such as skills, experience, and education.

Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, stock purchase, and potential participation in deferred compensation or Executive Deferral plans. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off policy for full-time salaried employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for bonuses and stock.

Jacobs is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

Additional

This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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