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Form of workDescription
·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 new 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, pole loading, and ampacity calculations.
·Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.
Requirements / Needs:
·Knowledge of Undergrounding / Underground Cables / Insulated conductors
System design parameters and constraints
Cable sizing methodology
Duct bank plan and profiles
Cable Grounding and Bonding Scheme
·Experience with CymCap and cable ampacity calculations
Calculation setup and running, determination of parameters.
Performance impacts and analysis
·Cable pulling calculations.
·Route analysis and planning
Identify beginning and end points, along with key features and reference points along route.
Identification of fatal flaws, keep out zones or cost drivers.
Assessment of route options, planning, and performance criteria
·Project planning and cost estimating
·Understands the Electrical components and applicable of an underground transmission project (cable construction, terminations, splices, lightning arrestors)
Qualifications
·Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Civil Engineering, with 3-9 years of experience in Power Transmission/Distribution line projects. Proficient in CymCAP, COMSOL or Cablizer. Experience in Design of Underground Power line projects using different software or relevant such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil-3D.
·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 NESC code for electrical design and construction guidelines.
·Experience to review and understand underground field inspection data.
·Familiarity with topographic mapping & surveying, and subsurface utility engineering/utility locating procedures and practices.
·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
·Capable of devising new, more efficient approaches to solving problems and processes.
·Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize work.
·Knowledge of utility telecommunications, distributed energy resource integration, and advanced distribution technologies a plus.
·Flexibility to travel will be a considerable advantage.
